by Raymund Catindig (The Philippine Star), 12 Nov 2020
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines — A private hospital in this city was closed yesterday after almost all its health workers tested positive for the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19.
The provincial health office said 18 nurses, two medical technologists and two doctors manifested symptoms of the disease, such as fever, cough, sore throat and muscle pain.
A baby delivered in the hospital also contracted the virus.
The 22 medical staff are among the 40 new cases in this city, the highest recorded in the province in one day. The patients were exposed to a nurse, who attended to a patient who underwent surgery.
The hospital suspended its services, including outpatient, diagnostics and surgery, to pave the way for disinfection.
Meanwhile, in Ilocos Sur, 16 people, mostly senior citizens, were arrested during a wake in Barangay Maynganay Norte, Sta Maria town on Tuesday night.
Sta. Maria police chief Lt. Joel Desargo said Ernesto Dasalla, 70, chairman of Barangay Maynganay Sur, who managed to escape, was charged with illegal gambling.
Police swooped down on the wake after receiving reports that guests were not wearing face mask and face shield and not observing physical distancing.
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