Covid-19 closes 2 FS police stations via TheCitizen_News
Two Free State police stations – one in Bayswater and another in Smithfield – closed temporarily after staff members tested positive for Covid-19.According to a statement that the office of the Free State police commissioner released on Saturday, the Smithfield station will temporarily operate from the neighbouring Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit’s premises. The Bayswater station will temporarily operate from the nearby detectives’ offices.
Earlier this month, Police Minister Bheki Cele said 5 000 officers became infected with the novel coronavirus and that 36 lost their lives. In a virtual address, he told South African Police Service members that policing the Covid-19 pandemic had “come at a cost” and that “virtual psychological services and support” were available for members during their self-isolation and recovery.
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