ADVERTISEMENT“I am proposing that asymptomatic individuals be quarantined in classrooms and the ratio would be 1:1 or one classroom, one COVID-19 positive person. According to the lawmaker, the standard 63-square-meter classrooms may have better ventilation, lighting, and other amenities compared to many households where many asymptomatic COVID-19 patients choose to isolate themselves in. ADVERTISEMENT“Utilizing classrooms as quarantine facilities should be a priority especially so that face-to-face learning is not practical at this time,” the lawmaker added. Fernando likewise, noted that people are afraid to go to quarantine facilities since they feel that it is more risky to stay in cramped cubicles in the said facilities. As of July 29, there are 83,673 COVID-19 cases in the country, with recoveries at 26,617 and death toll at 1,947.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 29, 2020 06:56 UTC