Coronavirus: Two police stations closed after eight PSNI officers test positive

Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd has confirmed two PSNI stations in Co Antrim have been closed for a deep clean after eight officers tested positive for the coronavirus.
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Commenting on the issue, Assistant Chief Constable Todd said: “Following reports of a number of officers from Antrim Station being unwell, these officers have undergone testing for Covid-19. At this time, eight of these officers have tested positive for the virus.

“We have undertaken, and we will continue to undertake a range of appropriate measures, in line with public health advice and guidance, to address the issue. This includes the closure of both Antrim and Newtownabbey stations in order to conduct a deep clean.

“Colleagues from across the district are also self-isolating and will undergo testing for Covid-19.

Newtownabbey Police Station. Pic by Google.Newtownabbey Police Station. Pic by Google.
Newtownabbey Police Station. Pic by Google.

“I want to reassure the public that we have plans in place to ensure continuance of service delivery to keep our people and our communities safe.

“We are also working to identify any other risks arising from this outbreak and will address those with our health care partners.”

The Police Federation for Northern Ireland stated over 50 officers are isolating.

A tweet this afternoon (Saturday) said: “Eight confirmed cases and over 50 Police Service of Northern Ireland officers are isolating following a Covid-19 outbreak in Antrim/Newtownabbey. Stations closed and welfare hub running to support our colleagues during this time.”

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