Manila Bulletin
370 AFP personnel infected with COVID
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is actively enforcing health protocols to curb the spread of Covid-19 within its ranks.
These measures include thorough contact tracing, frequent disinfection of facilities, and strict entry and exit screening for personnel and visitors.
As of July 17, 2020, the AFP reported 370 Covid-19 cases, with 22 recoveries and one civilian employee fatality.
Of the recovered individuals, 126 have been cleared to return to their duties.
The AFP spokesperson, Marine Major Gen. Edgard Arevalo, emphasized the commitment to maintaining the physical fitness and health of AFP members to ensure they can continue their mission.
Both AFP chief-of-staff Gen. Felimon Santos and Arevalo tested negative for Covid-19 following swab tests administered after being in Jolo, Sulu.
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