COVID-19 tally to now include positive antigen test results in NCR Plus – DOH

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MANILA, Philippines — Those who tested positive through rapid antigen testing in areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases—such as Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces—will now be included in the official tally of infections, the Department of Health (DOH) said Tuesday.

DOH Undersecretary Ma. Rosario Vergeire disclosed this during the online meeting of the House committee on health.

“Doon sa tinatanong niyo, the rapid antigen test will be officially reported for this period that we have this increase in the number of cases. As what [Secretary] Vince [Dizon] and [Secretary Francisco] Duque said, it’s going to be used as part of or outbreak response,” Vergeire …

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