Manila Bulletin
Police sarge from Nueva Ecija dies of COVID
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported its 126th COVID-19 death with a 38-year-old policeman from Nueva Ecija.
This marks the first reported COVID-19 fatality within the PNP since November 9, 2021.
The deceased policeman was fully vaccinated but had underlying health conditions including chronic kidney disease and was undergoing dialysis.
He was declared brain dead after suffering a stroke en route to a scheduled dialysis and later passed away due to acute respiratory failure, pneumonia, and CKD.
PNP chief Police General Dionardo Carlos extended his condolences and pledged assistance to the bereaved family.
The PNP has recorded a total of 46,291 COVID-19 cases among its personnel, with 323 new infections reported.
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