Dorset Police says many of its staff are off work either with Covid or self-isolating.
Dorset Police said many of those who were unable to visit their office were able to work from home
Dorset Police said it came at a time when 999 calls had increased 21% since last week and 101 calls were up by 11%. But they said callers to 101 "may have to wait some time" to speak to someone, as 999 calls were being prioritised. The force said a total of 6% of its staff - including those working in frontline roles and other non-critical positions - were currently self-isolating.'Use online channels'NHS figures show 618,903 people in England and Wales were told they had been in contact with someone who had later tested positive for coronavirus.
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