DOH expands modular hospitals as cases surge

The Department of Health is expanding modular health facilities in Metro Manila to cope with the surge in COVID-19 cases.

Health Undersecretary Leopoldo Vega said that bed capacity has been increased in hospitals like the Lung Center of the Philippines and Dr. Jose N. Rodriguez Memorial Hospital, with a similar facility operational at Quezon Institute.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar announced plans to open 100 modular hospital rooms by April 8, with more facilities scheduled for the following month.

As of March 27, COVID bed utilization was recorded at 73%, isolation bed utilization at 67%, and ward beds at 67%, with nearly all hospitals in Metro Manila already at full capacity.