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DOH launches 24/7 telemedicine consultations for Metro Manila residents

April 07, 2020
CALOOCAN CITY, April 7 (PIA) -- The Department of Health (DOH) today launched a 24/7 telemedicine consultation for Metro Manila residents on COVID-19 medical advice and other non-COVID-19 primary care.
“Starting April 7, residents in the National Capital Region can call the 24/7 telemedicine hotline at 02-8424-1724,” DOH said.
The hotline would allow patients to consult with a medical doctor for COVID-19 advice and non-COVID-19 health-related concerns free of charge, the DOH added.
DOH has partnered with Telimed Management Inc. and Medgate to provide free telemedicine consultations to patients who would be needing medical advice from certified and licensed doctors.
The health department earlier launched the COVID-19 hotlines 02-894-COVID (02-894-26843) and 1555 for coronavirus-related concerns.
As of April 6, the country has recorded 3,660 cases of COVID-19 with 163 deaths and 73 recoveries. (PIA-NCR)
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