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Rizal Memorial Complex set to accept COVID-19 cases
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila is being converted into a quarantine facility for COVID-19 patients, expected to begin accepting cases this week.
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium within the complex will accommodate 120 beds for COVID-19 patients, persons under investigation (PUIs), and persons under monitoring (PUMs).
Secretary Carlito Galvez stated that the facility should be operational by Monday, April 6.
Other venues being utilized as quarantine facilities include the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Halls (300 beds) and the World Trade Center (502 beds) in Pasay City.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Philippine Arena are also being considered for conversion.
Amenities such as air conditioning and free internet access will be available in these facilities.
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The Rizal Memorial Complex will be converted into a quarantine facility for coronavirus patients and will be operational starting Monday, April 6, according to the National Task Force (NTF) against COVID-19 Chief Implementer Carlito Galvez, Jr.
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The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) is now ready to admit its first 116 COVID-19 patients following the completion of its initial conversion into an emergency healthcare facility.
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The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, particularly the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, is set to open this week as a temporary health facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, with a capacity of 112 patients.
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is offering the use of its major sports facilities, including the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex (RMSC) and Philsports Complex, to accommodate COVID-19 patients.
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The Philippine government is converting three convention and sports centers into quarantine facilities to increase COVID-19 response capacity.
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