3 cities in Cebu province boost rapid mass testing for coronavirus

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3 cities in Cebu province boost rapid mass testing for coronavirus
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The three major cities of Cebu are using public funds in the purchase of rapid test kits for their strategic mass testing to determine the next move in the fight against the COVID-19. | daleCDN

Failure to comply with the guidelines, he said, “shall be dealt with accordingly” in contravention of Republic Act 2382 or Medical Act of 1959, RA 9711 or Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009, and other pertinent laws, rules, and regulations.

She, however, could not determine as to how much was spent by the government on these rapid testing kits.In a televised press briefing last May 14, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque clarified that local government units are now allowed to purchase rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration as the Philippines looks to impose a more aggressive COVID-19 testing program.“Alinsunod po ito sa sinabi ng Presidente, siya po ang mananagot sa paggamit ng rapid test kits.

The three cities are planning to extend the strategic mass testing to May 21 so they could reach the target number of test takers. In another Project Balik Buhay virtual press conference on Monday, May 18, Loreche said there are four brands that are being used in the rapid testing in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, and Lapu-Lapu.Loreche said she will not approve any usage of brands that did not have the nod of the FDA.

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