PNP deploys medical team to PICC for COVID-19 cases

On Tuesday, April 14, the Philippine National Police (PNP) deployed a medical team to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), which was converted into a patient care facility for suspected COVID-19 cases.

The PNP Health Service sent 16 medical officers and healthcare personnel along with 128 non-medical staff to manage the 294-bed quarantine center, with weekly shifts of 42 personnel rotating duties.

PNP chief Police General Archie Francisco Gamboa stated that the facility would provide supportive care under close supervision by PNP Health Service and the Department of Health (DOH).

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