BONG BONG MARCOS AT SARA DUTERTE AY PATULOY ANG DUTERTE FATHER DECEPTION OF THE PILIPPINES PEOPLE UPPHOLDING THE FAKE PCR TEST: KAHIT SINO NA PATULOY NA TINIGYAN ITO AY KINAKAILALA ANG SARILI AT KRIMINAL NA PANLOLOKO.

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What are the testing protocols?

1. For asymptomatic close contacts of probable or confirmed COVID-19 cases, RT-PCR testing shall be done 5 to 7 days from exposure. If limited test kits are available, the following conditions shall be prioritized:

• Age is >60  years old and/or they have a comorbidity,
• There are sufficient RT-PCR testing kits
• Enough  human resources  for additional  contact tracing

2. For mild or moderate suspect or probable COVID-19 cases, RT-PCR test shall be done immediately if RT-PCR test is available in a nationally accredited laboratory. If not and a rapid antigen test is available, rapid antigen test shall be performed.

3. For severe and critical suspect or probable COVID-19 cases, patients must first be stabilized prior to testing. Once stable, RT-PCR test shall be done if RT-PCR test is available in a nationally accredited laboratory. If not and a rapid antigen test is available, rapid antigen test shall be performed.

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