Manila Bulletin
COVID-19 ward at QCGH reaches full capacity
Quezon City General Hospital (QCGH) reported that its COVID-19 bed occupancy rate has been exceeding 100% since March 9, with rates reaching as high as 137.5% on March 10.
Despite the high occupancy, QCGH will continue to admit walk-in non-COVID-19 patients, provided they follow specific safety protocols.
The hospital's Outpatient Department will shift back to teleconsults next week, with scheduled appointments for face-to-face consultations.
QCGH has increased staffing in its Triage area and COVID-19 wards to manage the rising number of patients.
To protect its staff, healthcare workers who have had COVID-19-related assignments will undergo quarantine and RT-PCR testing, especially if they exhibit symptoms.
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