ILOILO City Government has started plans to establish its own testing laboratory to be completed in July in an effort to contain the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
Mayor Jerry Treñas said 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.
The proposed Iloilo City Covid Lab and Dormitory was presented at City Hall May 15 by architects Regi Gregorio and 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. (PR)