The Department of Health sets another target of 30,000 daily tests by the end of May. COVID19 Read more:
MANILA — The Philippines finally reached on Sunday its goal of 8,000 COVID-19 tests a day, albeit 10 days past its intended schedule.
Of those tested through May 10, a total of 142,661 people were found negative, while 14,981 people tested positive. There are also not enough laboratories being approved for accreditation, which Vergeire attributes to the need to comply with requirements. “It will have a big contribution towards helping the Department of Health reach the 30,000 tests target,” said ADB Country Director Kelly Bird during the briefing.
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