COVID-19 News
Taguig makes Covid-19 testing more accessible via SMART program By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan
MANILA – The city government of Taguig is using two approaches to make testing more accessible for those who are at risk for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Mayor Lino Cayetano said this is part of the city’s “Systematic Mass Approach to Responsible Testing” (SMART) program. TESTING OPTIONS. A health worker from the Taguig city Residents may log on MORE government gets a swab sample from a motorist at a drive-thru to www.taguiginfo.com or testing center in Bonifacio Global City on Wednesday (April 29, call the Taguig Covid-19 2020). Aside from drive-thru testing centers, those who do not have personal vehicles can avail of ‘hatid sundo’ service where they will hotline and health centers for be brought to a health center by an ambulance for testing. (PNA file photo by Lloyd Caliwan) assessment. “Those who need to be tested will receive a control number (basis) for drive-thru testing in Lakeshore with date and time for testing through or BGC (for those who have their own e-mail and further instructions to fill-out vehicles),” he added. forms,” Cayetano said in a statement Monday. Persons availing of the city’s drivethru testing process must be at the site Those who would want to use on their scheduled date and time. the first approach can proceed to the They must present a digital copy of the city’s drive-thru testing centers. control number to receiving booths, “(We have) a ‘by schedule’ proceed to the testing area to get
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