MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP)on Tuesday reported that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases within the organization breached the 500 mark with eight new reported infections. The PNP said the eight new cases increased the total number of COVID-19 cases in the national police force to 507, with nine fatalities and 287 recoveries. ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, a policeman, who previously recovered from the coronavirus disease was again infected with COVID-19. Gen. Bernard Banac said the latest COVID-19 fatality at the police force is a 45-year-old policeman assigned in Central Visayas. The PNP has likewise recorded 654 probable cases and 868 suspect cases, so far.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 23, 2020 02:26 UTC