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Read more about the article Davao expands swab centers as more Davawenyos seek tests
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)

Davao expands swab centers as more Davawenyos seek tests

The city established another swab center in Magsaysay Park to decongest the Santa Ana Health Center as it averages 2,000 persons a day as it accommodates walk-ins, F1 (first generation) category persons and referrals from District Offices.

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Read more about the article Cagayan de Oro on MECQ until June 15; COVID-19 cases soaring
A police officer manning a checkpoint at the boundary of Opol, Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro informs motorists that the city is now under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) effective Tuesday, June 1. (Jigger Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Cagayan de Oro on MECQ until June 15; COVID-19 cases soaring

Effective June 1, the national government has put Cagayan de Oro under the modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) as the number of COVID-19 cases in the city continue to soar.

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Read more about the article Many employees at Davao City government tested positive of COVID-19
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio’s as she delivers her speech State of the City Address (SOCA) 2020 on Monday, November 16, 2020 via Facebook Live. (Screenshot from Davao CIO's video)

Many employees at Davao City government tested positive of COVID-19

During her Special Hour program at Davao City Disaster Radio on May 31, she said several employees stationed at the ground floor of the City Council tested positive with COVID-19. The figure was not yet included in the cluster response of the COVID-19 Task Force Duterte-Carpio during her announcement.

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House-to-house food delivery is govt’s task, says community pantry organizers

Community pantry organizers questioned the city government’s latest order that suggests they do house-to-house delivery of food aid to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, as they cite logistic issues and ask the government to address the people’s hunger in the pandemic.

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