NCRPO confirms 14 new COVID-19 cases among personnel

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) has confirmed 14 new cases of COVID-19 among its personnel, increasing the total to 47.

These new cases were identified through tests results released on Thursday, May 7, and have since been isolated.

NCRPO chief Police Major General Debol Sinas has ordered contact tracing for individuals who had direct contact with the newly infected personnel.

Those identified through contact tracing will be required to undergo self-quarantine.

Sinas affirmed the NCRPO's commitment to continuing group testing for its frontliners due to the high risk of contamination inherent in their work.

He emphasized the importance of ensuring the health and fitness of NCRPO personnel to protect the health and safety of others.

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