{"id":251840,"date":"2020-04-11T22:27:06","date_gmt":"2020-04-12T02:27:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=251840"},"modified":"2020-04-11T22:27:06","modified_gmt":"2020-04-12T02:27:06","slug":"no-order-for-hospitals-to-stop-reporting-covid-19-deaths-doh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/04\/11\/no-order-for-hospitals-to-stop-reporting-covid-19-deaths-doh\/","title":{"rendered":"No order for hospitals to stop reporting Covid-19 deaths: DOH"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This came after reports circulated on social media that a hospital in Metro Manila was instructed to stop counting Covid-19 deaths. (Pexels photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday said it never ordered hospitals to stop reporting the number of deaths related to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).<\/p>\n

“We would like to clarify that DOH has never issued any order to stop the census or reporting of deaths, or any case related to Covid-19 to any health facility. All hospitals and health centers are mandated to report on consultations and\/or admissions and the status thereof, that fit the Covid-19 case definitions,” it said.<\/p>\n

This came after reports circulated on social media that a hospital in Metro Manila was instructed to stop counting Covid-19 deaths. The post was originally published on the Instagram account of broadcaster Arnold Clavio.<\/p>\n

Citing an unnamed front-liner, Clavio also claimed the bodies littered the hallway of said hospital.<\/p>\n

In its statement, DOH said it is now investigating the allegation, adding it will provide updates as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

On the issue of the Covid-19 fatalities’ burial, DOH said it is closely coordinating with the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), as well as local government units (LGUs) to ensure that guidelines are followed.<\/p>\n

“Pasig City and Quezon City have already designated crematoriums to address this matter, we encourage other local government units to do the same,” it said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, DOH urged the public to “exercise discretion” when sharing information and to “verify first through DOH’s official channels and legitimate sources.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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