Chaos erupts as Zambales requires COVID-19 test at checkpoints

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Law enforcers assigned in Zambales on Monday tightened their border control and began requiring COVID-19 antigen tests from those entering the province.

The checkpoints halted traffic at the borders as hundreds of vehicles were flagged down to check if motorists have brought with them negative antigen test results valid for one week. Antigen tests are quick and available within 15 minutes to an hour.According to the authorities manning the checkpoints, the new protocol was based on the latest executive order of Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.

The new protocol also triggered outrage from motorists and netizens who slammed the move as “burdensome” and “irrational.”

 

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