Camp Crame to implement 'no face shield, no entry' policy in PNP NHQ starting Aug. 17

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said police personnel, civilian employees and visitors entering its National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City will be required to wear face shields starting Monday, August 17.

PNP Deputy Chief for Administration Police Lieutenant General Camilo Cascolan said the policy was put in place as a measure to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.

"We appeal to all to observe health protocols for the sake of everyone's safety against the contagion," he said.

The PNP Headquarters Support Service meanwhile on Saturday said the curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. is still in effect. However, PNP personnel on duty inside the camp are exempted from the curfew.

Offices and units at the NHQ North Wing Parking Area were also advised to transfer to the PNP Transformation Oval Parking area.

The NHQ North Wing Parking Area will be used as Daily Triage Area by the PNP Health Service effective Saturday, August 15.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the PNP increased to 2,798 on Friday with 41 new infections.

Fifteen more personnel have also recovered from the illness, bringing the total number of recoveries to 1,841, while the death toll remained at 13. —KG, GMA News