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By paNOW Staff

Officer Is Self-Isolating

P.A. RCMP member tests positive for COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020 | 5:01 PM

A member of the Prince Albert RCMP has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating as per direction from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

On March 25, Public Health notified the officer they may have been exposed to the virus. While isolating, the officer received their positive test result for COVID-19 on March 28. The officer will continue to remain in self-isolation.

According to a media release from the Saskatchewan RCMP, staff members from the local detachment are following directions from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in relation to the positive test result. This includes disinfecting any areas the officer may have been in and working with SHA investigators to ensure co-workers are notified of their potential exposure.

To maintain the wellbeing of officers across Saskatchewan, the RCMP is ensuring there is enhanced cleaning of detachments and police vehicles to keep the work environment as clean as possible.

The Divisional Operational Communications Centre has implemented two new questions to assess any health concerns and ensure officers can reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19. If you call to request police assistance, you can expect to be asked if you or any other member of your residence is ill, or if you or anyone at the residence have had contact with a probable or confirmed case of COVID-19.

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“We are committed to keeping the public informed. In consultation with the SHA, we may provide more specific location information in future updates if this is needed to ensure the safety of others in the community. We of course respect our employees’ right to privacy and will not be identifying them publicly or providing ongoing health updates,” the release said.

While some front-counter services may be suspended at detachments, the Saskatchewan RCMP continues to respond to calls.

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