Manila Bulletin
2,249 policemen infected but PNP remains unfazed
The total number of Covid-19 infections among Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel has decreased to 2,249.
The death toll from Covid-19 among PNP personnel remains at 11.
A total of 1,095 PNP personnel have recovered from the disease.
Most police officers who contracted the virus were infected while manning border control points and conducting community patrol.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac stated that most police officers who contracted the virus were asymptomatic.
Despite the rising cases, the PNP assured that their operations will not be affected, as the infected comprise less than one percent of their total strength.
The PNP leadership is exerting efforts to provide for the needs of frontline personnel, including PPEs and vitamins.
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