Testing kits
By Alex Socorro
@Alexandoy (65308)
Cainta, Philippines
April 8, 2020 7:38am CST
In the news tonight is the interview of a woman whose husband died of covid. Neighbors discriminate her and her children that they are prevented from going out to buy food. She said that she wanted to be tested so she can prove she is negative. But no testing kit, sorry.
The next news waxps the mayor of Pasay City who is suspected of infection. She underwent testing.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
I hope there will be more testing kits. Government resources should be reallocated to production of these testing kits.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
The testing kits of UP is still waiting for approval from DOST.
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@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
@Alexandoy Really? I thought it has been approved. I hope it gets approved real soon.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
@yoalldudes still waiting for the approval. It will be sold for 1,300 pesos.
@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
8 Apr 20
This is the problem in our countries and if there are testing facilities, they are taking a very high amount for it
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
The testing kit costs $120 so it is not cheap.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
9 Apr 20
@Butterfingers oh, wow, that is great to have free testing kits.
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@Butterfingers (66583)
• India
9 Apr 20
@Alexandoy Yes but just yesterday our Supreme Court ordered the Government to make the testing free and take proper care of the patients
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Apr 20
They have guidelines for who qualifies for testing. Obviously, it isn't followed and only VIPs are tested.
Case in point are the politicians who are tested. Shame because our front liners should be tested first.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
9 Apr 20
Yes, I know there are guidelines and I also know about the politicians because it was in the news.
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@much2say (55601)
• Los Angeles, California
9 Apr 20
@Alexandoy How mean to do that to someone in their time of need. Surely these people are trying to protect themselves and their families - but this is such a selfish way - what good does it do to let someone starve and be helpless. I hope the authorities helped her - including getting a test!
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
10 Apr 20
@much2say yes, I think those cruel neighbors are over acting with their protection. They should be arrested.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
Even the delivery of ordered food was blocked by the cruel neighbors. She is lucky to have contacted the tv station and was interviewed with a video. I guess the authorities have provided help by now.
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr 20
That is why they should not release the names.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
Releasing the name will give protection to the neighbors. But now I understand what you said about mob rule that the patient might be bullied. It is happening here.
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@wolfgirl569 (106226)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Apr 20
@Alexandoy I just hope they dont take it any further. If everybody follows safe guidelines they will not be in danger from an infected person anyways.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
@wolfgirl569 yes, keeping distance will make them safe. But I still cannot come to terms that neighbors would do that to a suspected carrier. I am thinking of myself that I cannot imagine to be in that kind of situation. But maybe you are right that it can happen to anyone to be discriminated because of the suspicion.
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@mynameiskate (2574)
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8 Apr 20
I see this as a priority decision as to who gets what. It makes sense to quarantine complete households unless they are required to be out. But the question of who should be tested and released and who needs to stay home depends? A family with a health care worker needs to be active but do we need a mayor at this time? Maybe, maybe not?
It is sad people who have lost family need to isolate and grieve alone. Even bodies are being stored away until this pandemic is over.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
Those who die of covid are cremated asap.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
@mynameiskate no gathering of any kind is allowed here regardless of the event or occasion.
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
8 Apr 20
I think that would be really a big problem, if there`s no testing kit available 
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@snowy22315 (180688)
• United States
8 Apr 20
People's fears make them do unimaginable things sometimes.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
I understand that people fear to be contaminated. But that woman and her children are humans. Why don't the neighbors go to the authorities for help instead of castigating the widow?
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@marguicha (223001)
• Chile
8 Apr 20
There is a shortage of tests everywhere. I prefer to stay at home.
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
I agree with the shortage. But they should give priority to ordinary people and not only to government officials.
@edorms36 (275)
• United Arab Emirates
8 Apr 20
Hi! We are dealing with a pandemic, it is a global health crisis, test kits shortages are worldwide, not only in the Philippines, best thing we can do is to adhere to what the Government is asking everyone to do; that is Stay home, practice good personal hygiene, social distancing and last but the best we can do is PRAY that this will be over soon and for God to bless our Government officials with wisdom to deal with this situation in the most humane way for the benefit of the greater good, next is to ask God to bless all our frontliners with strength and good health so they can better provide care to those who are afflicted and last is for all of us to be able to comprehend that we need to unite as one to overcome this unseen adversary.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
I guess we are all praying because that is the only thing we can do. Even the government seems to be confused on what is happening that they cannot find a solution.
@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
I cannot blame the neighbors because the widow is a suspect unless she undergoes testing.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
That's unfair. Why not everybody be tested? Only VIPs or the rich?
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@Alexandoy (65308)
• Cainta, Philippines
8 Apr 20
That is my point in this discussion. Really unfair.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
@Alexandoy Awhile ago as I open my news update I come across to an item that Covid victims could have recovered better if they are at home. What does it imply?
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
8 Apr 20
yes testing kits are also short in my country too
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