16 military personnel quarantined on BRP Ang Pangulo | Inquirer News

16 military personnel quarantined on BRP Ang Pangulo

/ 05:20 AM May 07, 2020

MANILA, Philippines — Sixteen military personnel, who are suspected carriers of the new coronavirus, are currently quarantined at the BRP Ang Pangulo pending results of their COVID-19 tests.

The presidential yacht has been converted into a floating health-care facility complete with its medical staff, said Navy public affairs office acting director Lt. Cmdr. Maria Christina Roxas.

Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff Gen. Felimon Santos Jr. meanwhile said that military aircraft and ships had transported health workers and some 500 tons of essential supplies and equipment for the government’s campaign to stop the spread of COVID-19.

—Jeannette I. Andrade

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

For more news about the novel coronavirus click here.
What you need to know about Coronavirus.
For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150.

The Inquirer Foundation supports our healthcare frontliners and is still accepting cash donations to be deposited at Banco de Oro (BDO) current account #007960018860 or donate through PayMaya using this link.

TAGS: coronavirus Philippines, COVID-19

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

© Copyright 1997-2024 INQUIRER.net | All Rights Reserved

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.