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Drive-thru COVID-19 rapid testing sites sa Maynila, puwede sa lahat--Mayor Isko
Manila's second Covid-19 drive-thru testing center at Quirino Grandstand opened on Saturday, July 18, 2020, in addition to the first center near Manila City Hall which opened on July 15, 2020.
The Quirino Grandstand center can test around 700 people daily, while the Lawton center accommodates 200.
Both testing centers operate from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and offer free testing to everyone, including non-residents.
On Monday, July 20, 2020, long lines of vehicles formed before the Quirino Grandstand facility's opening, with authorities deciding on an early cutoff of 600 vehicles for the day.
Mayor Isko Moreno clarified that the drive-thru testing sites are open to all, not just Manila residents.
The rapid tests involve taking blood samples and results will be available after 24 hours, with Moreno stating they are accurate and comparable to RT/PCR testing.
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