PNP evaluating medical reserve force for COVID-19 response
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is evaluating its medical reserve force to determine how many police officers with medical training can assist in the fight against COVID-19, following President Duterte's directive.
PNP chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa ordered a reassessment of the conditions and availability of the PNP's medical front-liners due to rising cases of the virus.
Gamboa acknowledged that some health workers are experiencing exhaustion but noted that the situation in PNP hospitals is not as severe compared to other facilities.
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