DOH

Q: Where will the PUIs go?

A: They will be directed to COVID-19 Hospitals. Through this, we can prevent
the mix up of patients. We do not bring the PUMs to the hospitals because they
will only be subject to home quarantine.

Q: Do we monitor the patients who have already recovered?

A: We still monitor and mandate 14 days of self-isolation. After such period,
they will be tested again.

Q: Are you amenable to online consultation?

A: Yes, we have a hotline where people can direct their questions. 1555, 894-
COVID.

Q: Do we know the extent of contamination in MM?

A: We are basing in on the facts. We cannot answer this because it is a droplet
infection. Disinfectants are very effective as well.

Q: How many testing kits do we have?

A: We have 2k from MAMOC foundation, 1k for SOKR, 100k from the Chinese
Embassy.

Q: What will the DOH do with the fugitive patient who is infected?
A: Please verify first before you report. Fake news is very harmful.

Q: What is the status of the PUI in the regions?

A: We collect specimen from people who are required to be tested. About 20-
25% that we are monitoring are from the regions.

Q: Are capable of doing a house to house testing?

A: We still do not see the need. However, it is one of the options.

Q: What are the common factors of the recovered patients?

A: Most of them have no pre-existing conditions.

Q: What about the special treatment for politicians?

A: They fit the criteria provided for by the DOH.

Q: What is the status of our supplies?

A: We have incoming donations. The same shall be rationally allocated,
including local government hospitals.

Q: Do we have a total number of testing done in the PH?

A: Yes, more than 1k already. There are 3 levels of testing involved.

Q: Which hospitals are capable of testing?

A: Please wait for our announcements. As of now, please go to UP-PGH and
other designated hospitals.

Q: How much and is it chargeable to Philhealth?

A: We have no information as to how much.

Q: How about the contact-tracing in relation to 202 muslims from malaysia?

A: We are coordinating with the Usec for Minadanao.

Q: What is the current project given the rise of the cases?

A: Status quo. We are projecting based on evidence. 75k from 2-3 months shall
be the spread of infection unless we do not cooperate with the government in
order to flatten the curve.

CABSEC
Q: Will the PPP remain operational?
A: There are steps already being taken as well as those programs for the benefit
of the Senior Citizens.

Q: When will this be?

A: We are already finalizing. ASAP.

Q: How about the pension of SSS?

A: Let’s wait for their update because they are doing something about this. The
benefits will continue; however, we have to check our mechanism to avoid
exposure.

Q: Will the national government assist the LGU lacking in budget?

A: We are aware of the capacity of every LGU. We will help. LGU will use their
funds first and we will supplement.

Q: Will there be a subsequent IATF resolution?

A: We shall see after the meeting.
Q: Did the IATF approve the SFA’s decision to suspend the issuance of VISA?
A: Yes.

Q: How will the donations be distributed?

A: We have a mechanism in place based on science and evidence.

Q: Where will the healthworkers access to transporation?

A: Please refer to DOTR. Angkas is not allowed. Please coordinate as well with
the LGU.

Q: Has the Palace tapped the 16illion contingency fund and 15 billion calamity
funds?
A: Only the Palace can determine this.

Q: Are the funds intact?

A: Our money is available and we will cooperate with Congress.

PNP

Q: I was not permitted to cross the San Juan-Manila boundary.

A: You should present your ID if you belong to the media, and if you are the
designated member of the family, you should comply with the checkpoints.

Q: What is the remedy for violent tendencies of the people?

A: This is fake news. We are already tracking the original author. We will go
after them.

DILG

Q: How about the social distancing of inmates?

A: Our prisons are the safest place right now because they are COVID free. New
inmates shall be subjected to mandatory Quarantine.