ORLANDO, Fla. – An administrative staff member with the Orlando Fire Department has tested positive for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus responsible for the current pandemic, according to department officials.
Department officials announced Tuesday that the firefighter, who does not have direct contact with patients, experienced flu-like symptoms earlier in the month and self-quarantined out of an abundance of caution.
The firefighter is no longer experiencing symptoms but remains in self-isolation following the positive test results, according to the department.
Department officials said firefighters are taking precautions outlined by the Orange County Medical Director’s Office and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention while