(Eagle News) — There are over 600 active COVID-19 cases among rail line personnel so far.
The 641 active cases were based on recent data released by the Department of Transportation, which had ordered the COVID-19 mass testing of all rail line personnel in a bid to ensure the safety of all commuters.
The mass testing is still ongoing.
The 641 active cases are broken down as follows:
- Light Rail Transit-1: 24 active cases
- LRT-2: 206 active cases
- Metro Rail Transit-3: 193 active cases
- Philippine National Railways: 218 active cases
So far, 5896 rail line personnel have been tested.
There are 8277 rail line personnel across rail lines overall.
According to DOTr data, 435 COVID-19 recoveries have so far been reported.
The DOTr had said only those who tested negative for the virus are allowed to report to work.