Hospitals under ‘Code White Alert’ for Undas
The National Kidney and Transplant Institute’s emergency room reaches full capacity on November 24, 2022, mostly due to patients on dialysis, including those with leptospirosis and COVID-19. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday declared a Code White Alert for Health Emergency Response Teams (HERTs) and hospitals across Metro Manila during Undas, from October 31 to November 2.
According to the DOH-Metro Manila Center for Health Development, the Code White Alert is a precautionary measure in anticipation of a possible increase in patients requiring immediate medical attention during the observance of Undas.
Under the Code White Alert, health facilities and healthcare workers are placed on heightened readiness to ensure a prompt response to emergencies and other incidents that may occur during the observance.
The agency’s operations center is also on standby to facilitate swift coordination and the immediate reporting of incidents across the region.
Meanwhile, the DOH-MMCHD reminded the public to prioritize their health and safety while traveling and visiting cemeteries by observing the following precautions:
- Practice proper handwashing or use alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- Cover the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing to prevent the spread of illness.
- Bring enough drinking water to prevent dehydration.
- Bring maintenance medications and take them on schedule, especially if managing an existing medical condition.