PNP chief tests positive for COVID-19, suspects Omicron

Updated Tue, January 4, 2022 at 5:49 PM Published Tue, January 4, 2022 at 9:48 AM

Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Police General Dionardo Carlos confirmed testing positive for COVID-19, suspecting it might be the Omicron variant.

He, his duty driver, and a police aide tested positive after Carlos ordered swab tests on January 2, following reports of fever among staff at his official residence.

Carlos experienced symptoms including fever, chills, and body sweats starting Sunday evening, with lingering lower back pain and a mild fever as of Tuesday morning.

He has informed President Duterte and Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, and is currently in quarantine, viewing it as a much-needed break.

The PNP also reported an increase in COVID-19 infections to 107 on Tuesday, with 164 active cases among police personnel.

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