PNP records 17th COVID-19 death among personnel

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded its 17th COVID-19-related death among its personnel.

A total of 5,462 police personnel have contracted the virus, with 70 new infections reported.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) accounts for 20 of the new cases, while the Police Regional Office in Ilocos Region (PRO-1) has 25 new infections.

The number of recoveries has reached 4,125.

There are currently 1,320 active COVID-19 cases being monitored within the police force.

PNP members who test positive for COVID-19 undergo a 14-day quarantine, followed by another test, and a subsequent recovery period of seven to 10 days before returning to duty.

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