There are diseases that can be transmitted through infected blood, Health Spokesperson Maria Rosario Vergeire warns amid reports that the convalescent plasma of COVID-19 survivors are now being sold.
Dr. Jonas del Rosario, PGH spokesman, told CNN Philippines’ Newsroom that this situation resulted from the"steady increase" in patient admission for the past seven to 10 days due to more tests and community transmission brought about by increased contact among the population as movement restrictions are eased.
Del Rosario noted it takes time for them to clear patients to go home, citing the slow discharge process at the PGH.
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