MANILA, Philippines — Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday said there should be mass testing of residents in some areas in Metro Manila that were placed under localized lockdowns due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
In a statement, Poe said the government should not lose “the sense of urgency” in conducting mass testing and contact tracing, saying these are the backbone of the country’s response.
“Granular lockdowns being imposed in some areas in Metro Manila should have complementary testing of the residents not just in the area, but of the surrounding communities as well,” Poe said.
This, as some areas in Metro Manila, such as neighborhoods in Manila, Makati and Muntinlupa …
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