Manila Bulletin
One-month delay in Marikina's test labs accreditation --Teodoro
The Department of Health's (DOH) accreditation for the Marikina City COVID-19 testing laboratory has been delayed by a month, according to Mayor Marcelino Teodoro.
The Marikina laboratory is equipped with two PCR machines and 8,000 test kits, and is capable of conducting 400 COVID-19 tests daily.
Mayor Teodoro expressed frustration over the repeated postponements of the DOH inspection, stating that the delay prevents them from testing and treating more individuals, potentially saving lives.
Despite the delay, Marikina City is exploring a memorandum of agreement with Rizal and Quezon City to allow these local government units to utilize the testing facility.
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Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro announced that the city's COVID-19 Testing Center will open on Friday, April 17, 2020, despite not yet receiving approval from the Department of Health (DOH).
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The Marikina city COVID-19 testing center is anticipated to receive its accreditation on Tuesday, April 21, allowing it to commence operations.
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A Department of Health (DOH) team is currently assessing Marikina City's new COVID-19 testing facility on Tuesday afternoon.
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Marikina's local government unit (LGU) is on track to receive DOH accreditation for its new COVID-19 testing laboratory next week after completing biosafety training and proficiency testing.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has stated that Marikina City's COVID-19 testing laboratory has not yet met the requirements for certification to conduct tests.
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