QC expands HOPE facilities with 'family rooms' for minors with COVID

Quezon City has expanded its HOPE Community Caring facilities by adding 'family rooms' to accommodate children with COVID-19 and their families.

City Health Department head Dr. Esperanza Arias said these family rooms are being added to avoid separating children from their parents or guardians, while also considering the psychological well-being of minors.

Data from the City Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance Unit showed that 318 cases between August 1-7 were minors, with 169 aged 0-11 years old and 149 aged 12-17.

Currently, only HOPE facilities 3 and 6 have family rooms, but the city plans to build three more HOPE centers.