A MALE Covid-19 patient allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the third floor of the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) Tuesday morning, June 9.

It was reportedly the patient's second attempt to commit suicide.

The 49-year-old patient is reportedly from Tres de Abril.

Police Major Elisandro Quijano of Abellana Police Station said they immediately responded to the scene, but VSMMC management barred them from entering since the patient is coronavirus infected.

The patient was immediately cremated to protect other patients and hospital personnel from infection.

Police Station 2 is investigating the circumstances of the patient’s death. (Guam P. Logroño and Arnold Bustamante)

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Individuals who feel that they are suicidal can call thhe VSMMC Tabang Paglaum hotline. Trained personnel will listen and provide advice to people who are thinking of taking their lives. Hopeline Cebu can be reached at 0939-9365433 or 0939-9375433.