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By paNOW staff

P.A. Police COVID-19

More positive COVID-19 tests at Prince Albert Police Service

Oct 23, 2020 | 4:26 PM

The Prince Albert Police Service are reporting two new additional confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 amongst officers bringing their total to six.

The officers involved are currently self-isolating and will not return to duty until cleared by a medical health professional.

A release stated, following additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 amongst members of the Prince Albert Police Service, efforts are continuing to sanitize and disinfect both police locations.

The police service will not be releasing the names of those affected by COVID-19 to protect the identities of those involved.

The release added the front offices remain closed to the public and some calls for service will be handled over the phone.

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Those wanting to attend the main station at 45-15th Street West in person will be required to use the telephone and buzzer near the front entrance.

Police said the health and safety of members, staff and the community is a priority. They are continuing with contact tracing efforts along with the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

As previously released, members and staff are complying with public health orders to wear masks where distancing cannot be guaranteed, including while handling calls involving members of the public.

Further updates on positive case numbers within the Prince Albert Police Service will be posted to the P.A. Police website.

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