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CCQC now serves as hospital expansion to CCMC

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Quarantine Center (CCQC) is now a hospital extension for the Cebu City Medical Center (CCMC). Yvonne Feliciano, the CCMC Administrator, said they have long been using the CCQC as an extension of past surges but the need arose once again with the recent rise in COVID-19 cases. Since […]

Some 34 COVID-19 patients who have recovered from their infection were allowed to leave the Cebu City Quarantine Center in this June 19 photo courtesy of Cebu City PIO

Since the CCMC can only handle a limited number of COVID-19 patients in their temporary facility at the old Bureau of Fire Protection building, there is a need for an extension. As of now, the CCMC handles 20 cases of the COVID-19 at a time for severe cases, as those in recovery or only suffering moderate symptoms are transferred to the CCQC.

Doctor Anton Oliver Reposar, the director of the CCMC said this would help the two facilities cater to more patients.

 

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