Iloilo City eyes own COVID Lab and Dormitory

Conceptual perspective of Iloilo City Covid Lab and Dormitory.

Iloilo City Government has started plans to establish its own testing laboratory in July in an effort to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19).

Mayor Jerry P. Treñas stressed the new facility will boost capacity to manage cases.

“We expect the procurement of machine by middle of June as we fast-track the opening of laboratory for city residents,” Treñas said.

He noted the machine is also capable of testing dengue and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Some P15-million was initially allotted for the testing center project.

Conceptual perspective of Iloilo City Covid Lab and Dormitory.
Conceptual perspective and reference images of Iloilo City Covid Lab and Dormitory.

The proposed Iloilo City COVID Lab and Dormitory was presented at City Hall May 15 by Architect Regi Gregorio and Architect Jun Balinas from City Engineer’s Office.

It will be situated at old site of City Agriculturist’s Office in MH del Pilar in Molo district.

It is expected to be completed in July. (Iloilo City PIO)

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