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COVID-19 cases in Davao City Jail now 76 — BJMP
The number of COVID-19 cases at the Davao City Jail has risen to 76, with 28 new infections reported.
Of the total cases, 68 are inmates and eight are jail personnel.
The infected inmates are recovering in an on-site isolation facility, while affected jail personnel have been moved to a Department of Health isolation facility.
Fifteen inmates with comorbidities are under close monitoring and may be transferred to the Southern Philippines Medical Center if their symptoms worsen.
The outbreak began when test results of a deceased inmate and seven others required for transfer turned out positive on November 21.
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