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300 inmates, prison staff positive — DoJ
As of June 15, a total of 301 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed among Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) inmates and personnel.
The New Bilibid Prisons (NBP) has the highest number of infections with 141 Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs) and 38 staff members.
The Correctional Institute for Women (CIW) has reported 82 infected PDLs and seven personnel.
Nationwide, 33 personnel from the National Headquarters have tested positive for COVID-19.
As of June 15, 145 individuals have recovered, while 16 COVID-19-related PDL deaths have been recorded.
BuCor awaits the arrival of 5,000 rapid test kits from the GoJust Programme while at the same time augments its medical and health personnel in the affected sites.
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