117 BuCor inmates test positive for coronavirus
As of May 15, there are 117 confirmed cases of coronavirus among BuCor inmates, with four deaths reported.
Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete said 40 convicts from New Bilibid Prison and 77 from Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) tested positive, doubling the May 7 count of 58 cases.
At least nine inmates have recovered, while eight are awaiting second test results to confirm recovery.
Eight CIW inmates who tested negative will be returned to Mandaluyong following improvements in quarantine facilities there.
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