PNP records 981 COVID-19 cases among personnel

As of Wednesday evening, July 8, the Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded a total of 981 positive COVID-19 cases among its personnel.

Ten more personnel have recovered, bringing the total to 429 recoveries, while fatalities remain at nine.

The PNP has also recorded 659 probable cases and 1,258 suspected cases.

The PNP Health Service is available to assist personnel experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.

The PNP headquarters in Camp Crame has an established RT/PCR testing facility, with another one in progress in Central Visayas.

Isolation facilities are available nationwide to accommodate police officers requiring quarantine.

PNP chief Gen. Archie Francisco Gamboa stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed daily police operations, such as discontinuing traditional formations due to the ban on mass gatherings.

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