QC gov't to convert existing buildings into isolation facilities enablePagination: false endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 9) — The local government of Quezon City is planning to transform existing buildings into quarantine facilities, a move aimed at decongesting hospitals amid the COVID-19 surge in the National Capital Region. Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte said they have started identifying buildingssuch as local government infrastructure, public school buildings, and dormitoriesthat can be converted into isolation facilities as hospitals in Metro Manila continue to struggle in accommodating patients. "This is the fastest way to decongest our hospitals while also mitigating further spread in the barangays. Since asymptomatic or those with mild symptoms do not need extensive medical care, they can be admitted in these facilities until their full recovery," she was quoted as saying in a statement.