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424 Members Of Chicago Police Department Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

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424 Members Of Chicago Police Department Have Now Tested Positive For COVID-19

CHICAGO (CBS) — A total of 424 members of the Chicago Police Department had reported positive tests for COVID-19 as of Tuesday.

Of those 424 members, 401 sworn officers and 20 civilian members have had their tests confirmed by the department’s Medical Section, while three had yet to be confirmed.

As of Monday, a total of 214 officers had recovered from COVID-19 and had returned to work on the force. CBS 2 was awaiting an updated figure on recovered officers Tuesday evening.

Three Chicago Police officers have died of COVID-19.

Officer Ronald Newman, 59, died of acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by a novel coronavirus infection after spending three weeks in the hospital.

Sgt. Clifford Martin was a 25-year veteran of the department who served in the Area Central detective division, according to Interim Supt. Charlie Beck. He died a week ago last Friday.

Officer Marco DiFranco, a 21-year veteran of the force was, was the first officer to die of COVID-19. The 100 Club will be providing full benefits to the family including $50,000 in financial assistance. The 100 Club will also help DeFrano’s children with financial assistance for college.

The department has a total of 424 members who have reported positive COVID-19 test results. Of the 424 members, the Department has 401 sworn members and 20 civilian members that have been confirmed to have tested positive for COVID-19.

Source: CBS Chicago

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