Quezon Memorial Circle, 2 others to be converted into mega community quarantine centers -Duterte

The Quezon Memorial Circle, Ynares Sports Arena and the Cuneta Astrodome will be converted into mega community quarantine centers in Metro Manila, President Rodrigo Duterte told Congress.

In his report to Congress submitted on Monday, Duterte said the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority have been preparing the three areas for conversion into large-scale quarantine sites for COVID-19-related patients.

At present, the country already has 11 mega community quarantine centers scattered in Metro Manila and key cities such as Davao City. These were put up through the help of the private sector and local government units.

Day-to-day operations of the mega community quarantine centers are being administered by several agencies including medical teams from police, military, Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fire Protection.

As of Monday, the Philippines had 18,638 COVID-19 cases with 960 deaths and 3,979 recoveries. --KBK, GMA News