PNP reports 2,492 COVID-19 cases
As of August 10, the number of Philippine National Police officers infected with COVID-19 reached 2,492.
The PNP Health Service reported 33 new confirmed cases on Sunday, bringing the total recoveries to 1,563 and fatalities to 12.
More than 900 confirmed cases were from the National Capital Region, followed by Central Visayas, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon.
On August 8, another police officer died of COVID-19, increasing the death toll to 12.
The PNP also reported 25 new infections on Saturday, raising total recoveries to 1,494.
Interior Secretary Eduardo Año stated that front-line officers working directly with medical workers are immediately subjected to rapid tests at the end of their duties.
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