3 Iloilo hospitals get isolation tents

ILOILO CITY—Three government hospitals in Iloilo province received isolation tents from the Rotary Club that can be used in boosting their COVID-19 response.

The foundation of Rotary International—through the Rotary Club of Metro Iloilo District 3850 and Korea-Donghae Rotary Club District 3730—turned over on Thursday three isolation tents and medical supplies.

Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Jr. symbolically received the donation from Paul Chatman, president of the Rotary Club of Metro Iloilo.

The three tents that are air-conditioned will serve as isolation areas for suspected COVID-19 cases at Don Valerio Palmares District Hospital in Passi City; Ramon Duremdes Memorial District Hospital in Dumangas town, and Ramon Tabiana Memorial District Hospital in Cabatuan town.

Defensor said the tents are additional facilities that can separate patients who may be infected with COVID-19.

Each of the three isolation tents will have two units of air purifying respirator; 400 sets of hazmat suits; 4,000 pieces of KN 95 protective face masks; 100 boxes of hand gloves; 2,000 pieces of face shields; 10 pairs of rubber boots; ceiling insulations; a power generator; 30 folding beds; and other medical supplies.