The Home Department has sought dedicated COVID-19 testing centres and priority in treatment in hospitals for police personnel and corona warriors in the State, in the light of increasing number of cases among the personnel. Speaking to reporters here after attending the review meeting with Chief Minister B.S. Number of cases“So far, in Bengaluru alone, 59 cases have been reported among the police personnel, of which 49 cases are active. The Home Minister said that the department believes that police personnel and corona warriors should be given priority in testing. Those above 55 years have been deployed to office work.”

Source: The Hindu June 22, 2020 17:55 UTC