Tag: RT-PCR tests

President Duterte directs purchase of more RT-PCR machines and test kits amid spike in COVID cases

DOH says P7 billion outlay available to buy more RT-PCR machines, test kits   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte directed the Department of Health to buy more RT-PCR tests so that more people could be tested for COVID-19, and help in the immediate detection, isolation and treatment of cases. Duterte, during his Talk To The People on Monday, January 10, asked Health Secretary Francisco Duque III to buy the needed RT-PCR tests, considered the […]

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PGH warns public about fake COVID-19 test results using PGH forms

(Eagle News) — The Philippine General Hospital has warned the public to be wary of suspicious-looking RT-PCR reports. The PGH issued the statement after it received reports of its RT-PCR forms being used to reflect fake negative COVID-19 test results. According to PGH, the authenticity of reports can be verified by sending an email to [email protected]. Earlier, the Philippine National Police vowed to intensify its crackdown on individuals who falsify COVID-19 test results and medical […]

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DILG to PNP: Arrest, prosecute those who fake RT-PCR test results

(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government has ordered the Philippine National Police to arrest and prosecute people who fake RT-PCR test results. “This is a crime and is punishable under our law,” DILG officer-in-charge Bernard Florece Jr. said in a statement. He also warned those planning to fake their test results, noting that “sisiguraduhin po namin na makukulong kayo.” He cited an incident when six Metro Manila residents were barred […]

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