LIST: Temporary Medical & Quarantine Facilities in Metro Manila for COVID-19 Patients

As hospital after hospital in Metro Manila reach their maximum capacity due to the increasing number of people affected by the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, even non-medical establishments have now opened their doors to assist in the decongestion of hospitals.

Listed below are some of the temporary medical facilities around the metro, both those already accepting patients and those that are yet to be converted:

Quezon City University Complex

Quezon City University Complex was previously the Quezon City Polytechnic University. It started accepting Persons Under Investigation (PUIs) last March 30 to help the local hospitals in tending to those affected by COVID-19.

Involved individuals may coordinate with the city’s Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) regarding patient transfers.

Address: 673 Quirino Highway, Brgy. San Bartolome, Quezon City

Dahlia Hotel

In a Facebook post by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, it was disclosed that Dahlia Hotel has been converted into a quarantine facility that can hold 300 people at once.

It is just one of the city’s many initiatives in containing the COVID-19 cases, particularly by providing an expanse for Persons Under Monitoring (PUMs) and PUIs under strict supervision.

Address: Christian Route, Pasig City

Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) 

In normal times, Philippine International Convention Center or PICC beams with various large-scale and notable gatherings. But as the country battles with a pandemic, it will serve as an expanse for its countrymen in need of care.

PICC’s Forum Halls 1 to 3 will be converted into a quarantine facility capable of housing 630 patients at once, whose construction is expected to be done in two weeks’ time.

Address: Vicente Sotto St., Pasay City

World Trade Center (WTC) 

Spearheaded by Ayala Development Corporation and Makati Development Corporation, the humongous World Trade Center will undergo a development so it could be utilized as a health facility in these challenging times.

Address: 2/F, WTCMM Bldg., 1300, Pasay Extension cor. Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Pasay City

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex

Comprised of the expansive Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Ninoy Aquino Stadium, and Track and Football Field, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila is to be converted into a health facility.

Razon Group will take on the said construction and conversion of the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, the Ninoy Aquino Stadium (only for patients with mild symptoms), and the baseball field. 

Address: M. Adriatico St., Malate, Manila

PhilSports Complex

By utilizing its track oval and multi-purpose arena, PhilSports Complex in Pasig City is seen to be able to house at least 150 beds.

Address: Meralco Ave., Pasig City

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Apart from these already-named establishments and expanses, it was also mentioned by Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles that the government is now on the process of identifying maritime vessels and hotels that are feasible medical facilities to further assist hospitals in caring for COVID-19 patients.

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Source: Quezon City Government Facebook, DPWH Facebook
Featured image grabbed from World Trade Center Metro Manila’s website