The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said the Marikina City government's laboratory center has yet to complete the necessary requirements for it to be certified to conduct COVID-19 testing.
The Department of Health on Tuesday said the Marikina City government’s laboratory center has yet to complete the necessary requirements for it to be certified to conduct COVID-19 testing.
“The DOH understands that everyone wants to have a faster testing process, but this should not be at the expense of compliance with protocols set to protect our citizens from harm,” Vergeire said. Vergeire also denied allegations that the DOH is not supportive of the Marikina City government’s initiative.
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