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72-year-old female inmate dies of COVID-19
Two inmates from the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) have died from COVID-19 complications.
The first deceased inmate was 72 years old and died on April 27, with her COVID-19 positive test result confirmed on April 28.
The second inmate, aged 61, died on April 21 from sepsis and pneumonia, with her COVID-19 positive test result confirmed on April 28.
A total of 49 CIW inmates have now tested positive for COVID-19.
The remaining 47 CIW inmates who tested positive for COVID-19 were transferred to the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) quarantine area known as 'Site Harry', and are in stable condition with most being asymptomatic.
The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) has confirmed 51 total COVID-19 cases, comprising 50 inmates and one employee.
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The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) confirmed the first COVID-19 death in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP), involving a 56-year-old male inmate.
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