34 more COVID-19 cases bring PNP total infections to 41,675

The Philippine National Police (PNP) recorded an additional 34 cases of COVID-19 among its personnel, bringing the total number of infections to 41,675 as of Tuesday.

In an update, the PNP said 40,838 already recovered from the disease, while 714 are still active cases.

The death toll due to COVID-19 among PNP personnel remained at 123.

According to the PNP, the latest fatality was a pregnant policewoman assigned in Central Luzon who died on October 17 due to acute respiratory syndrome secondary to COVID-19.

Based on her medical records, the cop was admitted to the hospital in Baler, Aurora due to breathing difficulty on October 8. She tested positive for COVID-19.

On October 10, she was transferred to a hospital in Nueva Ecija where she underwent an emergency caesarian operation, delivering a baby boy who subsequently died.

On October 17, she was declared dead by the attending physician.

As of Sunday, the PNP said 196,184 or 87.92% of its personnel are already fully vaccinated, while 24,082 or 10.79% are still waiting for their second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

At least 2,884 or 1.29% of PNP personnel have yet to be vaccinated.—Joviland Rita/AOL, GMA News