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Camp Karingal placed on lockdown as coronavirus hits headquarters
Camp Karingal, the headquarters of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD), has been placed under a three-day lockdown.
This lockdown was implemented after 14 personnel tested positive for COVID-19, including 13 QCPD cops and one soldier.
A total of 219 personnel underwent COVID-19 testing, with 115 results released and 104 still pending.
Of the 14 positive cases, 10 are based in Camp Karingal and 3 are assigned to different police stations.
The positive cases have been isolated, and intensive contact tracing and decontamination of the facility are underway.
The lockdown began on Saturday, May 9, and will end on Tuesday, May 12.
QCPD chief Brigadier General Ronnie Montejo has transferred his base to QCPD Kamuning Police Station 10.
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