Complaint Source: GBV CASE IN LIPA CITY, BATANGAS
A pregnant minor child was scheduled for her CS delivery on April 28, 2020. She then went
to Lipa Medical Center and as part of the hospital's protocol, she was tested for COVID-19 using
the rapid testing and found her positive of the said virus however her PCR results are not yet
released. On the account of her rapid testing result, she was advised by her OB-GYN to go home
and wait for the PCR results.
In addition, she was informed that since she is COVID-19 positive, she has to give birth
together with other COVID-19 patients. Her cousin who is an employee of the Commission on
Human Rights sought advice from the CHR on the policy of the Department of Health about
pregnant women who are asymptomatic COVID-19 positive.
The CHR advised them to call the DOH Hotline. She was informed and referred to Batangas
Medical in case she starts her labor. Lastly, they are also concerned about the discrimination
against them on the basis of rapid testing.