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PNP death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 55
The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded two additional deaths among its personnel due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total fatalities to 55.
The 55th fatality was a 46-year-old police officer assigned in Valenzuela City who died on April 24 due to acute respiratory failure, with a history of hypertension and Type 2 diabetes.
The 54th fatality was a 39-year-old female non-uniformed personnel from Camp Crame who passed away on Sunday due to bilateral pneumonia.
The PNP chief stated that the bereaved families of both personnel will receive full financial support and social benefits.
Since the pandemic began, a total of 19,639 PNP personnel have contracted the virus, with 1,930 active cases as of April 25.
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