MANILA, Philippines – Two Filipino crew members of a ship from India with critical COVID-19 symptoms were evacuated to the country, according to the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) on Friday.
In a statement, Marina said that the two Filipino crew members of MV Athens Bridge were safely evacuated and brought to a “dedicated medical facility” upon the recommendation of doctors from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ).
Ten other Filipino crew members of the MV Athens Bridge tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently under quarantine in the ship where they received medical supplies and assistance from the BOQ and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
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