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Pangasinan gears for Covid-19 mass testing
The province of Pangasinan is preparing for mass testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) using oropharyngeal swabbing.
Governor Amado Espino III directed the Provincial Health Office to gear up for the testing of all suspected and probable cases, and those who possibly had close contact with probable COVID-19 patients.
Medical technologists from 44 towns, three cities, and 14 provincial government-run hospitals will administer the testing after undergoing training.
The province is awaiting resources from the Department of Health for the mass testing.
As of April 16, Pangasinan has 36 COVID-19 cases, with 13 admitted, nine deaths, and 14 recoveries.
The provincial government also conducted an orientation for funeral parlor owners on the proper handling of remains of COVID-19 patients.
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