Manila Bulletin
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, PGH decides to temporarily shut down maternity ward
The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) has temporarily closed its maternity ward due to a surge in COVID-19 patients and a shortage of hospital staff.
PGH spokesperson Dr. Jonas Del Rosario stated that the hospital is overwhelmed with expectant mothers who have COVID-19, as many other hospitals refuse to admit such patients.
The decision to close the ward was influenced by an increase in overall patient numbers, with PGH currently attending to 230 COVID-19 patients.
Additionally, a significant number of staff fell ill with COVID-19 during the holiday season.
This temporary closure is intended to allow the hospital to recalibrate its operations and manage the current patient and staffing situation.
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