Philippines has 17 accredited COVID-19 testing labs
The Philippines now has 17 accredited COVID-19 testing laboratories following the addition of Chinese General Hospital in Manila.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced this increase during an IATF briefing on Wednesday.
Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire confirmed that 47 more hospitals are currently undergoing certification for testing facilities, with the goal of reaching 8,000 tests per day by the end of April.
On Thursday, almost 4,000 COVID-19 samples were processed in the country.
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