Regional Police have been notified that one of its sworn members has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a release, it was confirmed that the officer in the Central Division was last at work on December 28 and is currently self-isolating.
The areas where this member worked have been sanitized, and WRPS have been in communication with public health to ensure proper contract tracing is undertaken.
Sworn member has tested positive for #COVID19 and is currently self-isolating at home.
We are working closely with @ROWPublicHealth to ensure proper contact tracing. There has been no high-risk contact made with any member of the public.
More details: https://t.co/zGKMnXbRTB pic.twitter.com/nnRhqOKuuQ
— Waterloo Regional Police (@WRPSToday) January 2, 2021
Currently, it has been determined that no high-risk contact was made with the public.
