DOH urged to accredit more labs to process COVID-19 tests

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Health authorities should revisit its policy on the accreditation of COVID-19 testing centers as more health workers and medical technologists get infected, the CHR said. | GabrielLaluINQ

“It is also imperative to ensure the efficient transportation of medical equipment and other lifesaving saving devices through sustained coordination with hospitals and local governments. Procurement of PPE must also remain transparent and in full compliance with government procurement standards,” she added.

In the Philippines, an enhanced community quarantine was placed over Luzon and other areas to curb the rising COVID-19 cases. However, with the ECQ’s April 30 deadline nearing, the administration has yet to decide whether it will be extended.infected with the coronavirus, of which 462 have died and 722 have recovered.

Worldwide, over 2.62 million individuals have been infected, while 182,907 have died from the disease and 708,160 have recovered from it.

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