Manila Bulletin
Manila cop is 13th COVID fatality within PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded its 13th death due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Police Staff Sergeant Edgardo Medrano, who died on August 11.
Medrano, assigned to NCRPO, was admitted to the hospital on July 23 and tested positive for coronavirus on July 25.
Despite testing negative on August 3, he was transferred to the ICU due to persistent severe respiratory problems and died on August 11.
The total number of Covid-19 infections among PNP personnel has climbed to 2,732, with 11 new confirmed cases reported, including 42 cases among police trainees in Calapan City.
Calapan City Police Station was placed under lockdown after five uniformed personnel, a civilian employee, and an inmate tested positive.
Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas, director of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), expressed condolences and assured coordination with the family for support.
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