MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) leadership has barred its personnel from making trips abroad, especially in countries hit by COVID-19. “At present, the PNP Health Service is monitoring the condition of three personnel and one dependent of PNP personnel who are now under home quarantine, three of whom have exhibited symptoms while one was asymptomatic. Japan has one of the highest COVID-19 cases in Asia, with 514 incidents and nine deaths. READ: Sinas: 4 NCRPO personnel being monitored for possible COVID-19 exposurePresident Rodrigo Duterte also announced on Monday that one of the country’s COVID-19 cases resides in Barangay West Crame in Quezon City – a community that covers the PNP headquarters. All scheduled events and activities at the PNP Multipurpose Center will continue but will be closely monitored by medical personnel,” Durana explained.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 10, 2020 08:15 UTC