Concerned citizens send food packs, face masks, coffee to healthcare workers amid COVID-19 threat

Several concerned individuals and establishments showed their appreciation for healthcare workers who are at the frontline of the country's response to the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

In Mav Gonzales' report for "24 Oras," doctors and nurses from selected hospitals in Metro Manila received food packs with hot meals, cups of coffee, vitamins, and face masks from kind-hearted citizens.

Chuck Araneta, who treated several healthcare workers to a cup of coffee, said it is one way of helping our fellow people in this time of crisis.

"Hindi nila kailangan ng recognition. 'Yung gusto lang nila ay malaman na may mga nag-aalala sa kanila at may nagpapasalamat sa ginagawa nila," he said.

A cup of coffee ? a day helps in the fight against Covid-19 everyday!!!!

Send me a DM if you're also a Healthcare worker leading the battle against Covid-19! More kind souls are willing to contribute for your ? ???? https://t.co/qcb2yWDvCZ pic.twitter.com/4gff6SbFF5

— Chuck Araneta ???????? (@chuck_araneta) March 14, 2020

The Makati Medical Center, St. Lukes Medical Center, and the Philippine General Hospital are among the hospitals which received the donations.

Some packages came with simple messages of gratitude to those who are working hard to help the patients and contain the virus.

"Thank you for being our real life heroes," and "Thank you for sacrificing for the sick," some read.

As of Sunday, the Philippines has 140 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 12 deaths. President Rodrigo Duterte has placed the entire Luzon in community quarantine. 
--MGP, GMA News