QC gov't urges barangays to set up own quarantine facilities

The Quezon City government is encouraging barangay officials to create their own quarantine facilities to help contain the spread of COVID-19.

Mayor Joy Belmonte stated that these local quarantine centers will allow for the immediate isolation of asymptomatic or mild COVID-19 cases, as well as suspect and probable cases.

Establishing barangay-level quarantine facilities will also help reserve hospital beds for patients with moderate, critical, or severe symptoms.

Dr. Rolly Cruz, chief of the QC Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit, advised barangay officials to coordinate with the City Health Department for proper guidance on setting up and managing these isolation facilities.

According to the city's guidelines, quarantine facilities must be enclosed, well-lit, and ventilated, equipped with appropriate furniture and beds, running water, and laundry service access.

These facilities must also have connections with the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team and a local hospital.