Hampered by limited resources, the Philippine government said it will rely on the private sector to boost the country’s testing capacity as more people return to work following the easing of quarantine restrictions in a number of areas. COVID19PH
MORE TESTS. Philippine Coast Guard medical technologists wearing Personal Protective Equipment prepare to test possible COVID-19 patients at a newly installed swabbing center at the Palacio de Maynila tent along Roxas Boulevard in Manila on May 5, 2020. Photo by Ben Nabong/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Hampered by limited resources, the Philippine government said it will rely on the private sector to boost the country’s testing capacity as more people return to work following the easing of quarantine restrictions in a number of areas. In a press briefing on Monday, May 18, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the government was currently focused on meeting its target of 30,000 tests to be conducted daily, up from its initial goal of 8,000 daily tests.As much as possible...ini-increase natin iyong capacity natin ng testing kaya nga we’re aiming na aabot tayo sa 30,000.
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