Police officers infected with COVID-19 reached 6,000

October 2, 2020

Police officers  infected with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have reached the 6,000 mark, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said on Thursday.

Deaths, however, remained at 17, the PNP said.

The PNP Health Service recorded 40 new cases bringing their total to 6,030 cases as of Thursday.

Of the new cases, the highest number of  COVID-19 infections were recorded in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Police Regional Office- Cordillera. Both police offices recorded eight cases.

Six infections were recorded at the National Operational Support Unit and five  at the National Administrative Support Unit.

PNP also recorded 59 new recoveries bringing the total  to 4,843. Ella Dionisio/DMS