Coronavirus Latest: Harford County Sheriff's Deputy Tests Positive For COVID-19
BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) -- The Harford County Sheriff's Office announced Friday its first positive coronavirus case within its sworn ranks.
The patient is a supervisor assigned to the Investigative Services Bureau.
The deputy was last at work on Thursday, March 26, and was non-symptomatic while in the workplace.
According to the sheriff's office, the deputy is home and is expected to recover.
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The sheriff's office also said it is currently following all CDC and Health Department guidelines for tracking the path and degree of potential exposure for the individual who tested positive.
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