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LABORATORY TRAINING IN ACTION. Davao Regional Medical Center personnel undergo hands-on training on laboratory techniques and procedures for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics in UP Mindanao in preparation for the COVID-19 facility of the hospital. (Photo from Philippine Genome Center-Mindanao)

SPMC increases testing capacity as city tracks COVID-19 in barangays

The Southern Philippines Medical Center announced on Monday an increase of their testing capacity for COVID-19 cases with the addition of two Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) machines and one automated extractor.

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Read more about the article Frontliners hit with COVID-19 draws questions on safety and equipment
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Frontliners hit with COVID-19 draws questions on safety and equipment

A total of 28 health frontliners and staff of the Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) has fallen ill of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), their report said Monday.

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Read more about the article Lumads say reports of COVID-19 in Haran fake news
Lorena Mandacawan, head of the health committee in the sanctuary, explains to fellow Manobos the need to wear mask to protect from COVID-19. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

Lumads say reports of COVID-19 in Haran fake news

Displaced Lumad families staying in UCCP Haran react to another case of “disinformation” that two infants who died was due to COVID-19 infection.

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Read more about the article 330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao
Overseas Filipino workers are being checked upon arriving at the Laguindingan Airport in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental before going to their respective hometowns in Mindanao on Monday (May 26). (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

330 stranded OFWs arrive in Mindanao

Three hundred thirty-three overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) stranded in Luzon as a result of the imposition of the lockdown arrived via “sweeper flights” Monday, May 25.

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Read more about the article No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents
Two health workers who finished their night shift at a local hospital waited for nearly an hour at for their ride offered by the city government as the city started its enhanced community quarantine to control the spread of Covid-19.(Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

No more ECQ, Mayor Sara assures Davao City residents

Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio allayed rumors that the city is opting a two-month enhanced community quarantine after May 31, the last day of the general community quarantine (GCQ).

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