MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Monday maintained that it has protocols in admitting COVID-19 patients through a triage system.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario had this to say when asked how presidential spokesman Harry Roque was able to immediately secure a bed in a hospital after he contracted COVID-19 while hospitals in Metro Manila and nearby provinces are reported to have reached full capacity.
She refused to comment on Roque’s alleged prioritization in getting admitted.
“We have our protocols and there is also a triaging system in our hospitals based on the level of severity of patients when …
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