Some Police Officers in isolation return to work after testing negative

Commissioner of Police Mark Collins says that of 45 officers on self- isolation since the recent outbreak, 26 have tested negative and have returned to work.

Commissioner Collins said with the curfew passes now in place, the Force can now adequately ensure that persons are abiding by the Curfew Order in force since July 6th . He said they are returning to the complement they had prior to this recent COVID outbreak so they are able to play a full part in restoring the Territory to relative safety. The Commissioner said they are prayerfully monitoring the condition of the nine that tested positive and the additional ten on isolation for COVID in hopes that they make a speedy recovery.

Commissioner Collins noted that while the community is largely abiding by the curfew, there are still a small number of individuals who are resistant. He says to those who choose for violate the orders he says, “If you are on the roadways after 7pm without a new July 2021 police-issued pass, they will be arrested for violation of the Curfew Order. Those who possess the new passes must have them in hand along with identification.” The Commissioner said Officers are also ensuring that persons do not contravene any the other COVID suppression measures as laid out in Public Health Order, 2021 and the COVID Control and Suppression Regulations that establish prescribe social distancing requirements.

The Public Health Order requires persons to continually wear face masks when in public establishments and on public transportation.