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Manila opens 1st coronavirus walk-in testing center
The City of Manila has opened its first walk-in COVID-19 testing facility next to Ospital ng Sampaloc.
This new center, alongside two existing drive-thru facilities, offers free COVID-19 testing to both residents and non-residents.
Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso stated the facility has a capacity of 150 tests per day.
He emphasized that rapid detection and increased testing capacity are crucial in controlling the spread of the disease.
Mayor Domagoso also mentioned that the city is accepting donations to sustain testing operations and expressed a commitment to inclusivity in their pandemic response efforts.
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