Army CBRN unit disinfects soldiers, prepares facilities for Covid-19 patients

The Philippine Army's Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) unit has been activated to disinfect soldiers manning checkpoints and combat the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).

All vehicles and equipment used by soldiers on duty at checkpoints, including their uniforms and backpacks, are thoroughly disinfected.

Soldiers completing their checkpoint duties undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine in prepared quarters where they will be monitored.

One soldier has been classified as a person under monitoring after exhibiting fever, potentially due to fatigue from checkpoint duty north of Metro Manila.

Additionally, other army facilities have been prepared to accept Covid-19 patients if hospitals run out of capacity.

A senior army official and his wife have tested positive for the virus, prompting officials and staff who came into direct contact with them to undergo self-quarantine.