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Dizon says gov't reached 1M COVID-19 tests but number still not enough
The Philippines has reached 1 million COVID-19 tests, though officials state this is still not enough.
The country had aimed to reach one million tests by July, as part of a larger target of 10 million tests in 10 months.
As of July 9, the daily testing capacity reached 25,000, nearing the target of 30,000 tests per day.
The National Capital Region (NCR) has been aggressive in its testing efforts, contributing 15,000 to 16,000 of the daily tests.
At least 85 COVID-19 testing laboratories are now operational nationwide, a significant increase from the early stages of the pandemic.
Intensifying testing is crucial for identifying and isolating infected individuals to slow the spread of the virus.
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The Department of Health (DOH) announced that the Philippines now has 83 licensed laboratories capable of conducting independent COVID-19 testing.
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The Manila City government has acquired four new COVID-19 serology testing machines from Abbott, boosting the city's testing capacity to 89,600 residents per month.
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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) inaugurated its molecular laboratory in Mandaue City, Cebu, on July 16, 2020.
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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.
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Over 12,000 COVID-19 testing samples are currently in backlog nationwide, with laboratories overwhelmed by the volume of specimens due to expanded testing protocols.
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