PNP records 35 new COVID-19 cases as one dies

MANILA, Philippines — Another police officer has died from the deadly new coronavirus disease (COVID-19), bringing the death toll in the Philippine National Police to 10.

As of 6 p.m. on July 24, the PNP said the total number of confirmed cases in the police force had risen to 1,796, with 35 fresh cases reported.

Of the new cases, PNP said 29 were from Metro Manila. Two policemen have recovered from COVID-19, raising the total recoveries to 689.

—Nestor Corrales