Los Angeles police, fire departments see increase in COVID-19 cases

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Los Angeles police, fire departments see increase in COVID-19 cases
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The total number of police officers and firefighters who have tested positive for COVID-19 rose to 135, officials said this weekend.

The total number of Los Angeles Police Department personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 has risen to 108, while 27 employees of the city’s fire department have become infected, the city’s emergency operations center reported this weekend.

At the police department, 45 employees have already recovered and returned to full duty, according to a statement from the center. One employee is currently hospitalized and the remaining employees are self-isolating at home and recovering. At the fire department, 22 employees have recovered and returned to work. Five employees are isolated and recovering at home.Advertisement

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