DOH releases guide on when to test for COVID-19

Having symptoms of respiratory illness does not automatically mean having COVID-19, according to Dr Rabindra Abeyasinghe from WHO.

Abeyasinghe noted that it is flu season and many people may experience respiratory symptoms.

On Monday, March 16, the DOH released an updated decision tool for individuals considering getting tested for COVID-19.

The DOH categorized those who might have contracted the virus into two groups: Person Under Investigation (PUI) and Person Under Monitoring (PUM).