Hospital in La Carlota, Negros Occidental suspends services until April 16
BACOLOD CITY –– The Don Salvador Benedicto Memorial District Hospital in La Carlota City in Negros Occidental has suspended its services until April 16 after six employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Negros Occidental Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz said the emergency room, administrative offices, Negros Occidental Comprehensive Health Program (NOCHP) office, and radiologic and laboratory department at the hospital were closed for disinfection.
However, the hospital will continue to cater to rabies vaccinations at its outpatient department. Its pharmacy will also continue to dispense medicines.
The emergency room will accommodate patients who need special attention.
Diaz said during the mandatory swab testing of 47 hospital personnel, six have tested positive for COVID-19.
He said 75 more hospital personnel were being swabbed for COVID-19 and will be quarantined at the hospital until their results are out.
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