A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
This Week in Asia /  Health & Environment

Coronavirus: Philippines could face India-like surge, doctor warns, as infections pass 1 million

  • Dr Rodrigo Ong of independent OCTA Research Group think tank said the country was at the ‘same crosspoint’ as India in its fight against virus
  • Warning comes as Philippines considers cutting quarantine times for returning travellers and easing other restrictions

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Raissa RoblesAlan Robles
Raissa Robles  and Alan Robles

Updated: 10:57pm, 27 Apr, 2021

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A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
A health worker tends to a Covid-19 patient supported by a mechanical ventilator and undergoing dialysis at a government hospital in Quezon City, the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
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