{"id":270360,"date":"2020-09-30T04:59:16","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:59:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=270360"},"modified":"2020-09-30T04:59:16","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T08:59:16","slug":"brp-quezon-on-lockdown-after-22-crew-members-contract-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/09\/30\/brp-quezon-on-lockdown-after-22-crew-members-contract-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"BRP Quezon on lockdown after 22 crew members contract Covid-19"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meanwhile, the 25 other crew members of BRP Quezon who tested negative for Covid-19 will remain inside the vessel for a strict 14-day quarantine period. (File photo<\/a>: Philippine Navy\/Facebook<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Philippine Navy (PN) on Wednesday announced that its World War II-era patrol corvette, BRP Quezon, is placed on lockdown.<\/p>\n

“The vessel is on lockdown and already underwent misting and decontamination,” said Navy public affairs office chief, Lt. Commander Maria Christina Roxas, in a message to the Philippine News Agency, adding that the lockdown was implemented on September 24.<\/p>\n

The ship was placed on Level 1 Status which means it cannot be deployed for missions.<\/p>\n

Earlier, 22 crew members aboard the ship tested positive for Covid-19 in San Fernando City, La Union after undergoing swab testing on September 25. The results came out earlier this week.<\/p>\n

They are now in isolation facilities inside the Naval Base Cavite.<\/p>\n

“They are asymptomatic. The other one who has a cough and cold is already admitted to a quarantine facility in Ninoy Aquino Stadium,” Roxas said.<\/p>\n

She added that crew members are being monitored round-the-clock by the Fleet Medical Unit (FMU) of the Philippine Fleet.<\/p>\n

“The FMU is currently coordinating for their immediate transfer to quarantine facilities in Ninoy Aquino Stadium and Rizal Memorial Center upon slot availability for a more comprehensive medical attention,” Roxas added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the 25 other crew members of BRP Quezon who tested negative for Covid-19 will remain inside the vessel for a strict 14-day quarantine period.<\/p>\n

“The San Fernando City Health Office will facilitate the re-swabbing of the quarantined crew within the week,” Roxas said.<\/p>\n

She added that the PN is steadfast in mitigating the impact of Covid-19 within its rank by strictly adhering to the health and bio-safety protocols prescribed by the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases.<\/p>\n

“It further ensures that those infected will be attended properly as the safety and welfare of all its personnel is always of paramount importance,” Roxas said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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