6 Fairfax County Fire And Rescue Members Recover From Coronavirus

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — Six of the 12 Fairfax County Fire and Rescue member who tested positive have recovered, the department said Monday. The numbers are updated as of 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26.

Members were tested at a site designated for first responders or by a private physician. Another two members are in self-quarantine.

The first case involving fire and rescue personnel was confirmed on April 9. The fire department is not releasing information on work locations of members. If an exposure concern is identified, the public or contacts will be notified.

The fire department continues to fully staff its stations and apparatus. In the week of April 19 to April 25, firefighters and paramedics responded to 1,664 calls compared to 1,688 calls the previous week. Firefighters may wear personal protective equipment when responding to calls potentially involving COVID-19 patients. Residents with life-threatening COVID-19 symptoms are urged to call 911.

Restaurants and businesses have been supporting fire and rescue personnel with meal and protective gear donations. Members have paid it forward in other ways. On Monday night, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue members joined other first responders to applaud health care workers at Inova Mount Vernon.

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