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PH won’t run out of hospitals for Covid-19 patients: Palace
Private hospitals in the Philippines are nearing full capacity for COVID-19 patients due to a surge in infections.
Several major private hospitals, including St. Luke's Medical Center and Makati Medical Center, have declared their intensive care unit beds for COVID-19 patients as full.
The Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI) noted that many patients prefer private hospitals for mild cases, contributing to full occupancy.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. assured the public that there are enough hospital beds, including ICUs, and that patients will be redirected if needed.
Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega had previously stated that ICU bed utilization was at a 'danger zone' of around 70%, a figure Roque deemed 'manageable'.
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St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Quezon City and Global City announced that their intensive care unit (ICU) beds for coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients have reached full capacity.
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The Medical City in Pasig City announced it has reached full capacity for COVID-19 patients as of July 14, 2020.
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The Philippine General Hospital (PGH) is currently at 95% occupancy with its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) almost fully occupied.
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The University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH), a major COVID-19 referral center, is now exceeding its allocated 130 beds for coronavirus cases.
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Testing czar Vince Dizon suggested increasing the 30% ICU bed allocation for COVID-19 patients as hospital utilization rises.
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