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27 new infections raise PNP Covid-19 tally to 5,233
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a total of 5,233 COVID-19 cases among its personnel, with 27 new infections reported as of Wednesday evening.
The National Capital Region Police Office reported the highest number of new cases with 16, followed by Police Regional Office 8 (Eastern Visayas) with eight.
To date, 3,813 PNP personnel have recovered from the virus, while the death toll remains at 16.
The PNP health service is currently monitoring 1,404 active cases.
PNP personnel who test positive for COVID-19 undergo a 14-day quarantine and another test before returning to duty after an additional seven to 10 days of rest.
PNP chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan recently led the opening of the Health Service Molecular Laboratory, a new testing center for COVID-19 infections.
The PNP is also set to receive testing equipment and kits from private donors.
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