Rapid antigen test performed by health professionals OK'd as entry requirement

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A worker disenfects chairs at the airport in Manila on Aug. 4, 2020.

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MANILA, Philippines — Inbound travelers may now present rapid antigen test results performed by healthcare professionals to enter the country, Malacañang said.

 

The government’s COVID-19 task force approved this Wednesday evening, according to acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar. 

 

The government requires that rapid antigen tests for entry requirements are administered and certified by a healthcare professional in a healthcare facility, laboratory, clinic, pharmacy or other similar establishments from the country of origin of the traveler.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/04/07/2172929/rapid-antigen-test-performed-health-professionals-okd-entry-requirement

 

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