Pasig City mulling mandatory coronavirus tests for returning workers

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Pasig City mulling mandatory coronavirus tests for returning workers
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The local government of Pasig City is mulling to require rapid antibody tests for returning workers as Metro Manila eases quarantine restrictions. | cgonzalesINQ

The mayor, however, recognized that employers may encounter a problem with the availability of rapid test kits if the city will require returning employees to undergo testing for the new coronavirus.

“Where will small companies get rapid test kits? Even our LGU is having a hard time with this. Delays with delivery. Fakes proliferating,” he said. In a Viber message to reporters, Vergeire said the Department of Health did not recommend COVID-19 testing for those who did not have any exposure to any suspected or confirmed patient of the disease.

“Our protocol is to guide employers. We have emphasized that symptomatic screening is ideal, and test only when symptomatic,” she explained.Metro Manila, home to Pasig City, was placed under modified enhanced community quarantine from the former ECQ beginning May 16 until May 31.

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