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6 convicts die of coronavirus in Bucor facilities; 161 cases overall
As of May 27, 2020, the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) reported a total of 161 confirmed COVID-19 cases among convicts, with 6 deaths and 8 recoveries.
The confirmed cases are from the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa, with 82 cases, and the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) in Mandaluyong, with 79 cases.
There are also 99 suspected and 36 probable cases among prisoners.
The BuCor has an isolation facility within the Bilibid complex called Site Harry, which reported 71 confirmed cases and 12 suspected cases as of May 25.
BuCor is expecting a second batch of 1,500 rapid test kits this week, with more anticipated in the coming weeks.
There are reports of at least 60 deaths per month in NBP since the lockdown, with many dying of unknown causes and never tested for coronavirus.
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