5 VIPD Officers Test Positive for COVID-19, Station Closes

ST. THOMAS, USVI — Five employees of the Mariel C. Newton Command police station in Anna’s Retreat have tested positive for COVID-19. The station was closed on May 24 and will reopen on May 27.

During this temporary closure, community members are advised to call 911 for emergencies or to visit the Richard Callwood Command station in downtown Charlotte Amalie.

Virgin Islands Police Department leadership was first notified of the cases on May 23. Employees who were potentially exposed to the virus were ordered to quarantine at home and the station was closed for cleaning. The VIPD is also working with the Virgin Islands Department of Health.

According to the VIPD press release, "Additional actions being taken to address the issue include maintaining contact with Virgin Islands Department of Health, supporting our employees affected, advising staff to adhere to COVID-19 protocols, providing necessary protective equipment, and making testing available to persons potentially exposed to the virus."

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