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PNP coronavirus tally breaches 2K mark
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a total of 2,084 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday.
This number includes 36 new infections reported on the same day.
The PNP also noted an increase in recoveries, with 757 personnel recovering from the illness.
The death toll among PNP personnel due to COVID-19 remains at 10.
The police organization is also monitoring 2,493 suspected and 807 probable cases.
PNP spokesperson Brig. Gen. Bernard Banac stated that the majority of infected police officers are asymptomatic.
Police officers tested for COVID-19 will undergo a 14-day quarantine and another test, followed by a rest period before returning to duty.
PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa mentioned that the PNP's second COVID-19 testing laboratory in Camp Crame is expected to increase testing capacity for police front-liners.
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