PH to test more asymptomatics, all frontliners

The government plans to expand Covid-19 testing to include more asymptomatic individuals in addition to those showing symptoms.

Vince Dizon, the country’s testing czar and deputy chief implementer of the National Policy Against Covid-19, announced this strategy during a virtual press briefing on Thursday.

Testing will be expanded through community-based initiatives in densely populated areas such as Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Cebu City, and Davao City.

All frontliners, regardless of symptoms, will also undergo testing.