Manila launches drive-thru testing facility

The City of Manila has launched on Wednesday, July 15, a drive-thru testing facility in front of the Andres Bonifacio Monument.

According to Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, the drive-thru testing center aims to eliminate the public’s fear of knowing whether or not they are infected with the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).The test is offered for free.

The Taguig local government unit (LGU) has initially established the drive-thru testing facility.

Other hospitals including The Medical City – Pasig City, St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, St. Luke’s Medical Center Quezon City and Cardinal Santos Medical Center also offer drive-thru testing.

Report from Bea Bernardo

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