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Read more about the article RT-PCR test kits considered for case findings in Davao
Dr. Adriano Suba-an (left, seated), Department of Health-10 regional director, takes a look at the rapid test kits donated by the office of Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri Monday (April 20). The senator donates more than 6,000 test kits to health care facilities in some parts of Mindanao. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

RT-PCR test kits considered for case findings in Davao

The City Government of Davao is considering using the RT-PCR test kits in their “intensified case findings” of Covid-19 cases in certain areas in Davao City.

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Read more about the article SPMC to find new lodging for frontliners as hotels to end accommodations
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SPMC to find new lodging for frontliners as hotels to end accommodations

The Southern Philippines Medical Center said they would be making a sustainable plan for their medical personnel in the frontline of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as new health and lodging concerns came up.

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Read more about the article DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised
BALIK ESKWELA. Pupils from Magallanes Elementary School line up as their teacher tours them inside the school premises on June 6, the second day of the opening of classes across the country. The opening of classes on June 5 is mar with the usual problems of insufficient number of classrooms, teachers, among others. (Robby Joy Salveron/davaotoday.com)

DepEd sets school opening on August 24, concerns raised

The Department of Education has announced that the incoming school year 2020-2021 will open on August 24 amidst issues of safety for students in the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

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Read more about the article SPMC to field patients for WHO testing on Covid-19 drugs
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SPMC to field patients for WHO testing on Covid-19 drugs

The Southern Philippines Medical Center has announced on Tuesday that they may start enrolling their Covid-19 patients for a trial of therapies to be undertaken by the World Health Organization Solidarity next week.

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Read more about the article Groups condemn brutal killing of Bayan Muna coordinator in Iloilo
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Groups condemn brutal killing of Bayan Muna coordinator in Iloilo

Jose Reynaldo “Jory” Porquia was shot dead by still unidentified men in his coffee shop at Brgy. Sto. Niño, Arevalo District. It was reported that some witnesses near the crime scene heard several gunshots and saw mask-wearing men.

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