5 Dallas Officers Potentially Exposed to Coronavirus While Arresting Suspect

5 Dallas Officers Potentially Exposed to Coronavirus While Arresting Suspect
A Dallas police cruiser in a file photo. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Five Dallas police officers were potentially exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus on Sunday and were advised not to return to work, officials said.

“Per our contagious disease policy, all five officers that came in contact with the arrested person were notified of the potential exposure and advised not to return to work until further notice,” the police department said in a statement Monday evening, according to local news outlets.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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