urge of COVID-19 cases.
"The President will meet today with key cabinet members today to discuss yesterday’s letter from the frontliners," said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque.On Saturday, health workers overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients needing hospital care urged government to shift Metro Manila back to enhanced community quarantine for 2 weeks.
The health professionals said the country's health care system has been overwhelmed, with hospitals temporarily closing to decongest and health workers falling ill. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has said government would do more to "care for our carers" with detailed plans for support, such as lodging, transportation, food and provision of protective equipment.
On Saturday, the Philippines reported 4,963 new cases, a third day of record-high COVID-19 infections that raised the nationwide total to 98,232.
Pinatatagal nyo lang proseso. Alam naman ng lahat na wala na sa tamang pag iisip si Tatay. Take note, pinagdedesisyon nyo sa medical crisis ang isang taong naniniwala na mabisang disinfectant ng facemask ang gaas.
Not the best wake up call but if we report another 4K today or god forbid? Go over 5k, hopefully an instant decision will be made. Even the decision to go into ECQ won’t be felt right away. And times ticking!
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