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Number of PNP personnel infected with COVID-19 rises to 250
The Philippine National Police (PNP) reported a total of 250 personnel infected with COVID-19 as of May 18, 2020.
Out of the total cases, four have died and 69 have recovered.
The PNP is monitoring 754 probable cases and 538 suspected cases.
The PNP has designated isolation facilities within Camp Crame for self-quarantining personnel, including the Kiangan Billeting Center and its taekwondo area.
PNP chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa stated there is no need to place Camp Crame under lockdown despite the rising cases.
The organization is seeking approval from the Department of Health and World Health Organization to establish its own RT-PCR testing laboratory.
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