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2 cops in Pangasinan positive for Covid-19
Two police officers in Pangasinan, a 24-year-old assigned to the Provincial Police Provincial Office (PPPO) in Lingayen and a 45-year-old from Binmaley, have tested positive for COVID-19.
Both officers are currently in isolation and will be transferred to the Pangasinan Provincial Hospital in San Carlos City.
The PPPO conducted swab testing on its personnel, with results released on June 15.
Contact tracing has been initiated for both cases, with additional swabbing requested for the 24-year-old officer's family and close contacts.
The 24-year-old policeman is the third confirmed case in San Carlos City as of June 15.
The 45-year-old policeman is the first COVID-19 case recorded in Binmaley, having traveled to Quezon City on June 9 and showing positive results from a swab taken on June 11.
As of 6 p.m. on June 15, Pangasinan has a total of 75 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 49 recoveries, 17 confined patients, and nine deaths.
The province is under modified general community quarantine as of June 16.
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