DOH verifying reports of over 500 UST Hospital staff under quarantine

Over 500 medical workers at UST Hospital are under quarantine due to potential exposure to COVID-19, according to reports being verified by the Department of Health.

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III stated that the number includes clerks, residents, and interns, emphasizing the need for proper quarantine procedures.

UST Hospital operations have been affected by staff quarantines, a lack of personal protective equipment, and employees' inability to report due to the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon.