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DOH launches 24/7 hotline in Metro Manila for free medical consultations

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MANILA (UPDATE) - Metro Manila residents may now avail of free medical consultation through a 24/7 hotline, the Department of Health said Tuesday.They may contact the following numbers for COVID-19 medical advice and health concerns unrelated to the virus, the agency said in a statement.<ul>	<li>(02) 8424-1724: Telimed Management Inc and Medgate</li>	<li>(02) 7798-8000: Globe and TM users</li></ul>More partnerships are underway, DOH said. The agency earlier launched COVID-19 hotlines 02-894-COVID (26843) and 1555 for virus-related queries.Metro Manila and the entire Luzon, home to about half of the country&#x27;s 100 million people, is under lockdown until April 30 to contain the pandemic.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/07/20/philippines-extends-lockdown-of-millions-in-luzon-to-april-30">Philippines extends lockdown of millions in Luzon to April 30</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/28/20/telemedicine-isinusulong-bilang-tulong-sa-komunidad-habang-naka-lockdown-dahil-sa-covid-19">Telemedicine, isinusulong bilang tulong sa komunidad habang naka-lockdown dahil sa COVID-19</a></li></ul>As of Tuesday, the Philippines has recorded 3,764 cases of COVID-19, including 177 deaths and 84 recoveries. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/06/20/coronavirus-philippines-covid19-update-cases-3660">COVID-19 cases in PH up by 414; total at 3,660</a></li></ul>

Metro Manila residents may now avail of free medical consultation through a 24/7 hotline, the Department of Health said Tuesday.

Metro Manila residents may now avail of free medical consultation through a 24/7 hotline, the Department of Health said Tuesday.