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Parañaque City starts mass testing for COVID-19
The Parañaque City government launched its mass COVID-19 testing program on April 20 to identify and isolate potential cases, prioritizing frontline workers like healthcare professionals, barangay officials, police, and firemen.
The city is conducting rapid antibody tests for asymptomatic frontliners and swab tests for those with symptoms or close contact with confirmed cases.
Parañaque City Administrator Ding Soriano mentioned that they have approximately 13,000 rapid test kits available, with about 1,500 frontliners to be tested.
The local government coordinated with the Philippine Red Cross for the mass testing initiative.
The LGU plans to test the public soon, including asymptomatic individuals, with a focus on vulnerable sectors.
Residents can enlist for testing by contacting the city's COVID-19 hotline or their barangay officials.
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