Presidential Yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo, transformed into a floating quarantine facility
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The presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS-25) has been transformed into a floating quarantine facility and is now ready to accommodate COVID-19 patients. Take a peek inside HERE:
The presidential yacht, BRP Ang Pangulo (ACS-25) is the newest addition to the list of vessels turned into a floating quarantine facility.
Inside the presidential yacht that is ready to function as a quarantine facility
The transformation of the presidential yacht is part of the government's efforts to ease the burden on hospitals in Metro Manila, who are already overwhelmed by the number of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) suspected and probable patients they're caring for.
Some of the rooms for COVID-19 patients inside the presidential yacht
Recently, two private passenger ships of 2Go Group, Inc. have been volunteered by the company to be converted into a floating hospital.
Along with the vessels, seven other establishments have also been converted into quarantine facilities or COVID Centers, namely:
1) Ninoy Aquino Stadium
2) Rizal Memorial Stadium
3) Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
4) Philippine International Convention Center
5) World Trade Center
6) Asean Convention Center
7) National Government Administrative Center
The presidential yacht is currently docked at the Naval Station Jose V. Andrada in Manila, and reportedly can accommodate a total of 28 patients and five medical personnel.
Row of COVID-19 patient rooms separated by curtains
The presidential yacht was remodeled 48 hours after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered for it to be utilized as a quarantine facility.
It was the team of officers and enlisted personnel aboard BRP Ang Pangulo who led the transformation of the VIP compartments into COVID-19 medical ward and patients rooms.
Take a peek inside the new floating quarantine facility in this video uploaded by the Philippine Navy.
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