27 more inmates at women's prison in Mandaluyong test positive for COVID-19

27 more inmates at women's prison in Mandaluyong test positive for COVID19

MANILA—Twenty-seven more inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women in Mandaluyong tested positive for the coronavirus, the Bureau of Corrections said Saturday.The newly-infected inmates were transported to Site Harry, the National Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa, according to the BuCor.

"Continuous focused medical care and monitoring will be provided to ensure that no PDL will develop severe symptoms." The BuCor said 27 new folding beds and mattresses were donated by the International Committee of the Red Cross for the prisoners.

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