MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it arrested 39 people for reported harassment and violence against health workers nationwide since the enhanced community quarantine began last March 17. Data from Joint Task Force COVID Shield (JTF COVID Shield) showed that out of 104 cases of attacks and discrimination against the medical frontliners, 39 were arrested from March 17 to April 29. ADVERTISEMENTLt. Gen. Guillermo Eleazar, JTF COVID Shield chief, said they already filed criminal complaints against the 39 suspects. He also reminded his police officers to protect health workers who continue to treat patients infected with the coronavirus disease. PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa previously ordered his men to tighten security at health centers to ensure that health workers are protected from discrimination and violence.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 01, 2020 07:07 UTC