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Go calls on RITM, FDA to expedite processing of COVID-19 test kits
Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go urged the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to expedite the processing of COVID-19 test kits.
He stressed the importance of knowing who is positive for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the disease.
Go mentioned that the FDA has approved six RT-PCR test kits for COVID-19, despite a worldwide shortage of WHO-pre-qualified kits.
Approximately 120,500 test kits are expected to arrive from China and South Korea this weekend, and distribution to subnational medical facilities has begun.
He emphasized that ensuring the accuracy of test kits is as crucial as having an ample supply.
Go also suggested that RITM and FDA should explain their processes to the public to ensure transparency.
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