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PGH stops accepting non-COVID patients as admissions hit record-high
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has temporarily stopped accepting non-COVID-19 patients due to a surge in COVID-19 cases, with admissions reaching a record-high.
Only "life and limb-threatening" emergencies like strokes, heart attacks, or trauma patients will be accepted in the meantime.
PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario stated that the hospital's Cancer Institute and Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will remain open.
As of Monday afternoon, August 16, PGH had 266 COVID-19 patients admitted, exceeding its 250-bed capacity.
Dr. del Rosario noted that the climb in admissions has been quick, with patients increasing by a hundred in the past five days.
The hospital aims to preserve more resources for the mounting COVID-19 cases and will announce when non-COVID-19 patients can be accommodated again once the surge subsides.
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