Philippine News Agency
Cops with Covid-19 now 518
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded nine deaths among its personnel due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), with the latest fatality being a 45-year-old policeman from Cebu.
The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases within the PNP has risen to 518, with 313 recoveries.
PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa expressed alarm over the increasing rate of casualties among police personnel, especially in the Central Visayas region.
Four of the nine fatalities are from Central Visayas.
The national government is monitoring the situation in Cebu City due to a spike in COVID-19 cases, leading to a lockdown.
The PNP is fast-tracking the establishment of an RT/PCR testing facility in Cebu to help prevent the spread of the disease.
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