SunStar + February 20, 2021 ISOLATION centers for those with Covid-19 serve a purpose in controlling the spread of the virus and preventing hospitals and medical staff from getting overwhelmed by a rise in the number of patients. Department of Health (DOH) numbers have shown that about 80 percent of those who have the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have either mild symptoms or none at all. They do not need to be hospitalized but some may not be able to isolate themselves at home, putting household members at risk of infection. The World Health Organization (WHO) early on during the pandemic pushed for governments to set up isolation shelters or community isolation centers for those with Covid-19 but who are not at increased risk for severe disease.