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PNP checking if cop who died of COVID-19 a close contact of Sinas — Eleazar
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is tracing individuals who had close contact with its chief, General Debold Sinas, after he tested positive for COVID-19.
PNP officer in charge, Lt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, stated that the PNP Health Service is checking personnel from units visited by Sinas between March 9 and 11.
The PNP is also coordinating with the PNP Press Corps for contact tracing of its members who attended an activity with Sinas on March 10.
The PNP is currently validating if a police officer who recently died of COVID-19 was a close contact of Sinas.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa previously mentioned that a police officer, who was a contact of Sinas and Major General Vicente Danao, had died of COVID-19.
Eleazar emphasized the importance of strict adherence to health and safety protocols to prevent virus transmission.
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