As pandemic gnaws at NCR health capacity, 13 hospitals bear brunt of cases

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MANILA, Philippines—The capacity of 13 of Metro Manila’s hospitals is being tested like never before as COVID-19 cases gnaw at every bed, ICU space they have.

Of the 13 hospitals, 10 had already reached full bed capacity for COVID-19 patients, according to Department of Health (DOH) data as of May 19.

These hospitals are:

A Zarate General Hospital

Calalang General Hospital

E Zarate Hospital

Fatima University Medical Center

Marikina Doctors Hospital and Medical Center

Metro North Medical Center and Hospital Inc.

Philippine Orthopedic Center

Recuenco General Hospital

Victoriano Luna Medical Center

VRP Medical Center

The pressure had eased as the…

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