MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) is asking for donations of personal protective equipment (PPE) for members of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC), who are tasked to study COVID-19 samples for genetic sequencing. ADVERTISEMENTThe PGC workers, who are now working as a skeletal group, need PPEs including N95 masks, surgical masks, disposable impermeable laboratory gowns and caps, face shields and shoe covers. The university is accepting supplies from Monday to Friday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the lobby of PGC building at A. Ma. For more information on COVID-19, call the DOH Hotline: (02) 86517800 local 1149/1150. Read NextEDITORS' PICKMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 17, 2020 02:26 UTC