The Philippine presidential yacht BRP Ang Pangulo has officially opened its doors to COVID-19 patients, as the vessel has now been transformed into a 'floating quarantine facility.'
has officially opened its doors to COVID-19 patients, as the vessel has now been transformed into a"floating quarantine facility".
The Navy said its officers and personnel took the lead in the remodeling of the presidential yacht, just 48 hours after President Rodrigo Duterte made the pronouncement to utilize the ship as a quarantine site.were converted into dedicated medical wards and patient rooms, which can accommodate up to 28 patients and five medical workers.
The ship's crew will remain onboard; but the entry points to their billeting area, patient rooms, and select compartments will be sealed off.
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