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Marikina reveals new location for proposed coronavirus testing center
Marikina City is constructing a new COVID-19 testing center in a newly-built, two-story, 160-square-meter building located on Bayan-Bayanan Avenue in Barangay Concepcion Uno.
The Department of Health (DOH) had previously disapproved the initial location at the City Health Office due to biosafety and biosecurity standards.
The new facility is a freestanding structure situated in a less populated area, accessible via a main thoroughfare, and designed to meet DOH recommendations.
Mayor Marcelino Teodoro stated that the construction, which began on March 26, is expected to be completed in two weeks.
The center is designed to incorporate strict safety measures, including trained personnel and compliance with biohazard standards.
An ambulance and vehicles for specimen transfer will be available at the facility.
The testing center aims to facilitate mass testing to curb the spread of COVID-19 and will prioritize less fortunate individuals for testing and treatment.
The facility is expected to benefit Marikina and neighboring areas like Pasig City and the Province of Rizal.
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The Department of Health (DOH) recommended that Marikina City's COVID-19 testing facility be located in an office with adequate space, citing biosafety risks.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has disapproved Marikina City's proposed COVID-19 testing center, citing the need for further enhancements to meet biosafety and biosecurity standards.
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The Department of Health (DOH) has not approved the Marikina City government's COVID-19 testing laboratory due to its failure to meet biosafety and space standards.
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