Capitol Police officer tests positive for coronavirus

The Hill logoA United States Capitol Police (USCP) employee has tested positive for the coronavirus, a spokesperson confirmed to The Hill.

The USCP employee has been self-quarantined since March 18.

“The USCP has contacted employees in order to identify individuals who may have been in close contact with the affected employee. The Department has taken, and will continue to take, all the necessary steps to ensure that any affected work areas or facilities were properly cleaned,” USCP spokeswoman Eva Malecki said in an e-mail Sunday to The Hill.  Continue reading.