PNP eyes more isolation centers for men

The Philippine National Police will build more quarantine facilities and testing centers as the number of policemen infected with the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to rise.

As of July 15, a total of 1,298 policemen were infected while 640 probable and 1,387 suspected cases were under monitoring.

“[We] are now preparing to establish more quarantine centers and testing hubs as we improve our healthcare support mechanism for our police front-liners and personnel who are exposed to the risk of contamination while fulfilling their duties,” PNP Chief Police Gen. Archie Gamboa said in a statement. —Nestor Corrales