DAVAO CITY — Some 510 personnel and medical staff of the government’s Southern Philippines medical Center (SPMC) have tested positive for Covid-19. Dr. Ricardo Audan, the Chief of the hospital, in an interview with PTV-4 Davao, revealed that of the 510 personnel, 86 are medical technologist (MedTech) which render their swabbing activities on hold. “We […]
COVID-19 cases in Davao region
56 court personnel in Davao City tested positive for Covid-19
DAVAO CITY –— Fifty-six (56) court employees from different courtrooms of the Hall of Justice Building here tested positive for Coronavirus Diseases (Covid-19), as the court was placed under total lockdown starting September 6, 2021. Based on documents obtained by Newsline Philippines, the infected employees are from MTCC, RTC, and the Regional State Prosecutor’s Office […]
3 Davao COVID-19 patients die, 23 others confined
DAVAO CITY — The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) on March 28 confirmed the death of three coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients and reports have it the respective families immediately cremated the remains of their loved ones. The SPMC, in a bulletin published on their official website Saturday, indicated ninety three (93) persons are under investigation […]
Frontliners fear PPE supply shortage
DAVAO CITY –- Frontliners attending to patients suspected of having coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic expressed alarm of possible personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage. Dr. Leopoldo Vega, Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC), chief of hospital said they are now scouting for PPE suppliers in Metro Manila though they are getting donations but they need to sustain the requirement. […]