MANILA, Philippines — Health personnel at two Metro Manila hospitals are now considered persons under investigation (PUIs) for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after they were exposed to patients who contracted the new coronavirus, the health department said Saturday. Meanwhile, Vergeire said the Rizal Medical Center (RMC) in Pasig City also reported several health workers as now being PUIs after being exposed to a patient with COVID-19. “I assure our health workers that you have the full support of the whole Department as we go through this ordeal together. I commend the commitment of our health workers, who amidst the risks they are currently facing, are still serving and saving the lives of our kababayans,” she said. Vergeire did not disclose the profile of the COVID-19 patient now admitted for treatment at the Rizal Medical Center.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 14, 2020 09:53 UTC