NCRPO assures aid to kin of cop who died of Covid-19

Manila, Sept. 20 -- The National Capital Region Police (NCRPO) assured to shoulder the expenses of another police officer who died of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid19).

In a statement on Sunday, NCRPO chief Maj. Gen. Debold Sinas said the police officer assigned at the Eastern Police District (EPD), is NCRPO's fourth casualty from the coronavirus and the 347th confirmed case recorded by EPD.

Sinas said the cop tested positive for Covid-19 on Sept. 10 and was immediately confined after showing mild symptoms like cough and fever. Seven days later, the police officer died due to pulmonary embolism secondary to Covid-19.

Sinas said the NCRPO has already communicated with cop's family and is now extending assistance, including cremation serv...