High Command takes immediate action
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - A civilian employee at the Police Headquarters in Basseterre has tested positive for COVID-19 and, on being notified, the High Command immediately arrested the situation.
In a media statement, it is noted that the civilian employee is the first confirmed COVID-19 case in the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force and the individual was immediately placed in isolation.
The individual is also said to be in a stable condition and is being supported as well as monitored.
On advice from the Ministry of Health, several other members of staff were quickly placed in quarantine in an effort to contain the situation.
Those persons have howeve been tested, and the first test results have returned negative.
The statement noted that the Commissioner of Police, Hilroy Brandy, wants to assure both staff members of the Force and the public that the High Command is taking all necessary precautions to prevent a spread of the virus and would continue to closely monitor the situation as it unfolds.
Comissioner Brandy wishes the individual a quick recovery and hopes that they are back to full health soonest, adding that the health and safety of all members of staff is paramount.
He also took the opportunity to remind the Force’s employees of the importance of wearing their masks, sanitising their hands and maintaining the recommended social distance as much as possible while at and away from work.
The protocols put in place by the Ministry of Health had been instituted at the Police Headquarters and police stations around the Federation since they were first announced.
The statement disclosed that over 72% of police officers and several civilian staff members were vaccinated and the remaining officers and civilian employees have been encouraged to follow suit.
As a result of the situation, persons are asked to make all non-emergency reports and inquiries to the Basseterre Police Headquarters by telephone or email, rather than in person, if possible.
The Headquarters can be reached by dialling 465-2241, and for emergencies, always call 911.
