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Quirino Grandstand drive-thru COVID-19 testing implements early cutoff
Manila's free drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Quirino Grandstand drew hundreds of motorists, with some lining up as early as Monday night.
The testing initiative aims to provide accessible COVID-19 testing for the city's residents.
On Wednesday, the facility implemented an early cutoff by 7 a.m. after reaching its 700-person limit, advising those who arrived later to go to the Andres Bonifacio Shrine facility or return another day.
Vehicles formed long queues stretching from Katigbak Drive to Roxas Boulevard before the testing began.
Some motorists came prepared for a long wait, bringing food with them.
Minor tension arose among drivers when new lines formed, but traffic personnel eventually organized the queue.
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