Coronavirus In Chicago: Chicago Police Department Has 306 Members With COVID-19

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A total of 306 members of the Chicago Police Department have contracted COVID-19.

Two police officers have died of COVID-19 and both deaths will be considered to be in the line of duty, Interim Police Supt. Charlie Beck said. Beck made that announcement about Sgt. Clifford Martin on Tuesday in an email to the department.  The death of the first officer, Marco DiFranco, was ruled in the line of duty days after his passing as well.

Beck added that 52 sworn police officers have since recovered and are now back on duty.

Martin was a 25-year veteran of the department who served in the Area Central detective division, according Beck. He died Friday.

 DiFranco, a 21-year veteran of the force was laid to rest last Thursday morning. 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.