WITH coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases on the rise, the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) in Quezon City has temporarily prohibited visitors from entering the hospital.
In a public announcement, the PHC said it has imposed a “No Visitor Policy” effective Thursday to prevent the spread of the virus in the facility.
“Please be informed that the Philippine Heart Center is currently implementing a ‘No Visitor Policy’ until further notice due to the rise of COVID-19 infections,” said the PHC.
“This will be done in order to prevent the spread of the disease amongst its clients, healthcare workers, support personnel, and to maintain full service delivery to its patients,” the announcement also said.
The hospital management appealed for understanding from its patients and the general public.
“We apologize for any inconveniences that may arise,” PHC added.
Data from the Department of Health shows the PHC has 114 ward beds/ICU beds allocated for COVID-19 patients.
Of the total COVID-19 beds allocated, only two are currently occupied, both of whom are non-ICU beds.
Nevertheless, COVID-19 cases have been on a rise in recent weeks, with the country seeing an average of 1,773 cases daily for the period of May 8 to 14, which is 31 percent higher than cases reported from May 1 to 7, which was 1,352.
