Coronavirus CT: 4 State Police Employees Test Positive

CONNECTICUT — Four Connecticut State Police employees have tested positive for the new coronavirus.

State Police said that the four confirmed cases are: Trooper from Troop G -Bridgeport, Troop L - Litchfield, the Training Academy in Meriden, and a recruit from the 129th Training Troop (training remotely).

Since symptom onset, they were all placed in self quarantine, State Police said.

"This is not unexpected given the nature of this virus' transmission," State Police said.

"The department is pleased to report that all of these individuals are doing well, in good spirits,
and expected to make a full recovery," added State Police. "We continue to remind our employees and the public to maintain social distancing rules, wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds, cough/sneeze into your elbow, and Stay Home, Stay Safe if you can."