PNP Academy On Lockdown After Cadets Contract Coronavirus
PNP ACADEMY ON LOCKDOWN – The Philippine National Police Academy in Silang town, Cavite underwent a lockdown after over 200 cadets were found positive for COVID-19.
According to an article from ABS-CBN, PNPA director Major Gen. Gilberto Cruz said 232 cadets were positive for the deadly new virus. Meanwhile, 11 personnel also contracted COVID-19. Meanwhile, the positive individuals were reportedly placed under quarantine.
As per the article, Cruz stated:
Our health frontliners are now strictly monitoring these cadets and personnel on these recovery areas. As of writing, there is no recorded increase of COVID-19 case
The Police Academy conducted 1,406 confirmatory tests and had been strictly monitoring the cadets.Following the incident, the PNPA distributed face masks, shields, and sanitizers for each cadet.
We assure the families and loved ones of the cadets that they are in good hands and their wellness will always be our paramount consideration. We also thank our generous donors for the countless blessings that were shared.
This is still a developing story…
Currently, there have been 261,216 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines. Of that number, 4,371 have succumbed to the virus while 207,568 have recovered due to the Department of Health’s new recovery scheme.
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