Manila Bulletin
3 police generals test positive for COVID-19
Three high-ranking officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) have tested positive for COVID-19.
The infected officials are Northern Police District chief Police Brigadier General Ronnie Ylagan, Firearms and Explosives director Police Brigadier General Rommil Mitra, and Police Brigadier General Joey Runes from the Office of the Chief PNP.
Their positive test results were discovered prior to a command conference, allowing for early detection.
The PNP has recorded a total of 8,103 COVID-19 cases, with 370 active infections, 7,707 recoveries, and 26 fatalities.
Of the active cases, 68.38 percent are asymptomatic, 31.08 percent are mild cases, and 0.54 percent are severe.
A new PHP10-million facility with four swab booths and isolation rooms at Police Regional Office 7 is set to operate next week.
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