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Read more about the article UP Mindanao, DRMC to set up Covid-19 testing lab by June
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)

UP Mindanao, DRMC to set up Covid-19 testing lab by June

Mindanao's first Covid-19 diagnostic laboratory is being eyed to operate in Tagum City this June to strengthen and speed up the diagnostic capacity in Davao Region.

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Read more about the article Authorities conduct sea patrol in Macajalar Bay amid COVID-19
A team composed of personnel from the maritime police, Phil. Coast Guard, and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources have reminded fisherfolk fishing at the Macajalar Bay on Thursday (April 23) to comply with the executive orders of the city government requiring individuals to wear face mask in public spaces, maintain social distancing, and carry the barangay exit pass when they go out. (Jigger J. Jerusalem/davaotoday.com)

Authorities conduct sea patrol in Macajalar Bay amid COVID-19

A team composed of personnel from the Philippine National Police Maritime Group, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources conducted a seaborne patrol at the Macajalar Bay on Thursday, April 23, as part of the government’s effort to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

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Read more about the article Progressive groups wary of Duterte’s martial law threat
President Rodrigo Duterte in a press briefing has placed Luzon under enhanced community quarantine last March 16, 2010. (Presidential photo)

Progressive groups wary of Duterte’s martial law threat

Progressive groups criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for “diverting” the public’s attention following his threat to declare martial law amid the Coronavirus crisis in the country.

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Read more about the article Rapid tests for Covid-19 ‘non-confirmatory,’ health officials say
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)

Rapid tests for Covid-19 ‘non-confirmatory,’ health officials say

Health officials in Davao Region reiterate that the rapid-antibody test is not a confirmatory tool for coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) testing.

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Read more about the article Davao City extends ECQ until May 15
A huge tarpaulin hangs on an overpass in Mac Arthur Highway(Matina) advising residents to stay indoors as the city implements the enhanced community quarantine last April 04 to control the spread of Covid-19.(Ken E. Cagula/davaotoday.com)

Davao City extends ECQ until May 15

The city government will adopt the extended Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) instead of the less-restrictive Modified Community Quarantine (MCQ) which it earlier announced.

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