Eight police officers in a station in Northern Ireland have tested positive for Covid-19. Antrim station and another nearby, Newtownabbey, have been closed for deep cleans to be carried out.<\/p>\n
Police across the district are self-isolating and will be tested, a senior commander said.<\/p>\n
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said: \u201cFollowing reports of a number of officers from Antrim station being unwell, these officers have undergone testing for Covid-19.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, eight of these officers have tested positive for the virus.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
Antrim\u2019s Serious Crime Suite has been used in the past to interview those suspected of paramilitary involvement as well as other major crime.<\/p>\n
Mr Todd said the force has plans in place to ensure the continuance of service delivery to keep people and communities safe.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also working to identify any other risks arising from this outbreak and will address those with our health care partners,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland represents rank and file officers.<\/p>\n
Chairman Mark Lindsay said: \u201cIt is essential that for the welfare of officers and the public, any signs of this disease must be tackled at the earliest opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cA welfare hub is in operation to support our colleagues at this time.<\/p>\n
\u201cEverything possible will be done to support the officers who are affected.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis outbreak in Antrim and Newtownabbey stations once again shows the extent to which officers put themselves at risk protecting society as a whole.<\/p>\n
\u201cStrenuous tracking and tracing are being conducted. In the meantime, our thoughts are with the officers who have the disease and I would like to wish them a speedy recovery.\u201d \u2013 PA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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