Pasay City General Hospital suspends Covid admissions, beds full

Pasay City General Hospital has suspended admissions of Covid-19 patients due to full bed capacity.

As of Saturday, March 27, all ICU and regular beds dedicated to Covid-19 patients are occupied, along with a significant portion of the transition ward.

Dr. John Victor de Gracia, the hospital's officer in charge, reported that six confirmed cases are waiting for transfer to the confirmed wards while five probable cases await admission.

On March 26, Dr. De Gracia announced that 15 healthcare workers, including himself, have contracted Covid-19 despite being vaccinated with CoronaVac on March 2; they are experiencing mild symptoms or are asymptomatic.

The hospital temporarily closed its teleconsultation service after three nurses tested positive for the virus on March 25.