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17 more cops tested positive for COVID-19, total at 231 —PNP
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported 231 confirmed COVID-19 infections among its personnel.
Of the total cases, 67 have recovered, four have died, and 160 remain active infections.
The active cases are distributed with 116 in quarantine facilities, seven in hospitals, and 35 under home quarantine.
The PNP Health Service is monitoring 687 probable cases and 536 suspect cases.
The PNP Headquarters Support Service will conduct a Camp Crame-wide disinfection and decontamination on May 16-17.
Law enforcement and public safety operations will continue as policemen are at the forefront of the fight against the spread of COVID-19.
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Camp Karingal, the headquarters of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), has been placed under a three-day lockdown.
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