House OKs bill for baseline PCR testing of vulnerable sectors

The House of Representatives approved on second reading a bill mandating baseline PCR testing as a protocol for COVID-19 testing for vulnerable sectors.

House Bill 6865, or the 'Crushing COVID-19 Act,' aims to implement measures to control the spread of the virus and reduce mortality through early detection.

The bill seeks to slow down infection rates and maximize government resources by utilizing pooled baseline PCR testing among at-risk groups such as those with comorbidities, pregnant individuals, elderly persons, and returning overseas workers.