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Covid-19 cases among PNP personnel now 1,564
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded 26 new COVID-19 cases, bringing its total to 1,564 as of Monday, July 20, 2020.
Of the new cases, 20 are from the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), two from Central Visayas (PRO-7), and one each from Calabarzon (PRO-4A), Cordillera (PRO Cordillera), Special Action Force (SAF), and Maritime Group.
A total of 608 personnel have recovered from the disease while the death toll remains at nine.
The PNP Health Service is monitoring 723 probable cases and 1,604 suspected cases.
PNP chief, Gen. Archie Gamboa, stated that infected cops were primarily from those manning quarantine checkpoints.
Gamboa vowed to improve healthcare support for police front-liners by building more quarantine facilities and testing hubs.
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