Singapore to make Covid-19 PCR tests available to the public from Dec 1. Healthway Medical Group has made testing available at 38 clinics, up from five in August.
Dr John Cheng, head of primary care and family physician at the group, said it has already seen a 40-50 per cent increase in patients coming in for swabs since August and has been working closely with major laboratory providers to ensure an adequate supply of test kits over the last few months.
“Having anticipated this surge in demand for testing facilities in the months ahead, we are adequately stocked and prepared for a higher demand for PCR tests. We will also continue to monitor the response and restock accordingly,” he said.
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