6, SEVERE COVID-19 6.1. | have COVID-19, When should I seek emergency medical attention? COVID-19 patients who are either elderly, pregnant, or with other medical problems and mune systems should be monitored in the hospital as soon as possible. Do not wait for these severe signs to develop! Watch out for one or more of the following warning signs: * Difficulty of breathing: ‘Adult: more than 30 breaths per minute while seated/lying down; Child more than 40 breaths per minute Difficulty speaking: unable to complete a sentence Oxygen saturation (SpO2) less than 92% on room air, or sudden downtrend ex. 5-point drop within 2-4 hours: * confusion, changes in behavior, unable to stay awake or to be awakened + increasing weakness * abnormal vital signs: ex. blood pressure too high or too low, pulse is weak or too fastslow ‘+ _ signs of poor blood circulation and oxygenation (low blood pressure, falls, bluish fingertips or lips, pale nailbeds, skin looks pale, scanty or no urine output, chest pain/heaviness) If hospitalization is necessary, it is advisable to call the hospital first to ensure that it is open and still accepting patients. 6.2. WHAT ARE THE EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS FOR HOSPITALS? One Hospital Command Center 0919 977 3333, 0915 777 7777 632 8865 0500 FB: One Hospital Command Center OHCC Supervisor: 0917 878 7403 Department of Health 632 8942 6843 (Hotline) 1555 (Hotline) FB: Department of Health (Philippines) Red Cross Hotline for Hospital Transfer : 1158 COVID TeleGabay FAQs v1.2 April 28 2021 10