PNP records 168 new COVID-19 cases bringing total to 33,585

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has recorded a total of 33,585 COVID-19 as of Tuesday after 168 new infections were reported.

In an update, the PNP said at least 31,661 have already recovered from the disease, while 1,824 are still active cases.

The death toll due to the disease among PNP personnel remained at 100, same as on Monday

In a statement on Monday, PNP chief Police General Guillermo Eleazar identified the latest fatality as a 44-year-old police staff sergeant assigned in Police Regional Office 1.

The deceased cop, who is fully vaccinated, was immuno-compromised with high comorbidity as he was undergoing dialysis due to chronic kidney disease, according to his relative.

"He was also on work-from-home status since the start of the pandemic, however, on August 19, he was rushed to a hospital due to difficulty of breathing and was tested positive of the said virus,” Eleazar said.

“On August 22, he succumbed," he added. —Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News