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DOH conducts 61K individual Covid-19 tests
The Department of Health (DOH) has conducted 61,049 individual tests for Covid-19 as of April 21.
Out of the total tests performed, 7,797 individuals tested positive for the virus, while 53,147 tested negative.
The Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) has led in the number of tests conducted, with a total of 35,489.
Other major testing centers include Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, Southern Philippines Medical Center, and Lung Center of the Philippines.
There are 71,827 Covid-19 test kits available and distributed among 17 accredited testing centers across the country.
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