MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Leni Robredo’s office has increased its allocation of personal protective equipment (PPEs) to Metro Manila hospitals amid the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.
According to the Office of the Vice President (OVP), they have sent out PPE sets and other equipment daily since March 11, totaling 13,350 PPE sets and 1,200 reusable protective suits, to hospitals in the nation’s capital region. It added that most of the items were initially given to hospitals and healthcare institutions in Quezon City.
Other medical supplies were also distributed by OVP to various health institutions, including 1,100 pieces of surgical masks, 1,100 pieces of face sh…
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