10% Of Pittsburgh Police Force Quarantined

(WPXI) – Ten percent of Pittsburgh’s police department has been forced to quarantine after officers, firefighters and paramedics tested positive for COVID-10. The Department of Public Safety is dealing with a total of 21 positive coronavirus cases across fire, EMS and police. A number of first responders are in self quarantine because of possible exposure. There are nine Pittsburgh police officers who tested positive for COVID-19 and because of possible exposure, between 90 and 130 police officers are now at home in quarantine. Pittsburgh’s Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich told Channel 11’s Rick Earle that he’s concerned about that number but believes the police department can manage it. He said there will be no drop off in service and response, but if the number grows to 20 or 25% of the police bureau, they may have to make changes.