(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 02 - "The tests carried out at the Spallanzani institute during the night confirm the positivity of a policeman to COVID-19". So the Councilor for Health and Social and Health Integration of the Lazio Region AlessioD'Amato. "The Prefect and the Quaestor were informed.
All close contacts reconstructed and placed under health surveillance. The epidemiological link with the Lombardy Region is confirmed "continues the commissioner, speaking of the first case in Rome. The agent, according to what has been learned, was absent from work since February 25 due to flu symptoms. The policeman allegedly contracted the virus following a visit received from a friend from one of the areas of Lombardy from which the coronavirus has spread. The police medical center has already started all the health protocols foreseen for the checks on the colleagues who have had contact with the agent.
Coronavirus: first case in Rome
2020-03-02T09:45:39.302Z
"The tests performed overnight at the Spallanzani institute confirm a policeman's positivity to COVID-19". So the Councilor for Health and Social Integration of the Lazio Region Alessio D'Amato. (HANDLE)