A Mountie stationed in Prince Albert, Sask., has tested positive for COVID-19. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) advised the RCMP officer on March 25 of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus, according to a press release.
Police said the officer immediately self-isolated, was subsequently tested and, on March 28, advised of their positive test result.
The officer will remain in self-isolation, police said. In consultation with the SHA, RCMP said it may provide more specific location information in future updates if this is needed to ensure the safety of others in the community. “As members of the communities we live and serve in, Saskatchewan RCMP employees are not immune to the risks of COVID-19,” read a police statement on