The Department of Health (DOH) denied that it issued an order directing hospitals to conceal the number of COVID-19 deaths. Health Secretary Francisco Duque III released the statement following a post made by GMA News Arnold Clavio claiming that a hospital in Metro Manila was ordered not to report the fatalities.
“The DOH did NOT and will NEVER issue a directive for hospitals to conceal the number of COVID-19 deaths. Mr. Clavio disclosed to me the hospital allegedly involved in this issue and we will investigate IMMEDIATELY.”
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The DOH did NOT and will NEVER issue a directive for hospitals to conceal the number of COVID-19 deaths. Mr. Clavio disclosed to me the hospital allegedly involved in this issue and we will investigate IMMEDIATELY. @DOHgovph @TWACofficial
— Secretary Francisco T. Duque III (@SecDuque) April 11, 2020
DOH also issued a statement regarding the said matter:
“DOH ANNOUNCEMENT: There have been circulating reports that a hospital based in Metro Manila was allegedly instructed to stop counting COVID-19 deaths. DOH clarifies that it has never issued any order to stop the census or reporting of deaths, or any case related to COVID-19 to any health facility.
We urge the public to exercise discretion when sharing information, to fact-check and verify first through DOH’s official channels and legitimate sources.”
(Photo source: Facebook – @Francisco Duque III / @Arnold Clavio)
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