6 doctors in Iloilo City hospital test positive for COVID-19

Six doctors at St. Paul’s Hospital in Iloilo City tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), contact tracing ongoing, says Mayor Jerry Treñas.

Treñas said St Paul's Hospital administration is coordinating with the regional IATF and that contact tracing is being done by the hospital administration and the personnel of the city health office.

The Iloilo City government also advised residents to immediately contact local health authorities if they visited the St. Paul’s Hospital between June 23 and 28.

Iloilo City has recorded 28 COVID-19 cases with 18 recoveries and one fatality as of Monday, June 29, 2020. -- Julia Mari Ornedo/BAP, GMA News