MANILA, Philippines — Returning Filipinos from countries classified with low- to middle-prevalence of COVID-19 are no longer required to undergo coronavirus testing, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday. ADVERTISEMENTShe noted that the identification of low- to middle-prevalence countries will be based on the World Health Organization (WHO) weekly classification. The Health official explained that the move is meant to “rationalize the protocols” as returning Filipinos are being tested multiple times before they can enter their home provinces. Most of these OFWs, they bring with them their RT-PCR results which are two to three days prior to travel.) ADVERTISEMENTThe Red Cross stopped its coronavirus testing services that are chargeable to PhilHealth due to the latter’s failure to settle its overdue balance of over P930 million.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 19, 2020 04:18 UTC