By Nick Giongco
Patients showing mild symptoms of COVID-19 are ready to be housed and treated at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS), the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Monday.
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium, turned a makeshift hospital, is ready to house patients showing mild symptoms of COVID-19. (BCDA Images)
The NAS was turned into a makeshift hospital in a matter of days in anticipation of a rise in cases of the coronavirus with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority taking charge during the transformation.
The NAS, which was refurbished in time for last year’s hosting of the Southeast Asian Games, can accommodate 110 beds.
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“It’s ready to be turned over to the Department of Health and the AFP-Medical,” said PSC national training director Marc Velasco.
The PSC doesn’t have any role in operating the venue, according to Velasco, noting that the PSC’s only participation in the endeavour was providing the site.
(BCDA Images)
The military will be tasked to secure the NAS during the operations.
Aside from the NAS, the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, less than 300 meters away, is being eyed to house PUMs and PUIs as the government steps up its drive to contain the virus.
Source: Manila Bulletin
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