Gov’t spent P14 billion on protective gear, testing kits

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The government has spent over P14 billion to buy more personal protective gear, testing kits and medical equipment to beef up its response against COVID-19 pandemic. | JMAurelioINQ

In addition, the government bought nine different types of polymerase chain reaction test kits for P1.6 billion, which will be delivered by July.

Last week, the President took responsibility for the purchase of expensive medical equipment and supplies in the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying he does not want to compromise the safety of health-care workers. The DOH also distributed 14,460 Cepheid Xpert Xpress for COVID-19 cartridges to 12 GeneXpert accredited laboratories.

 

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