G7 officer staying on ferry tests positive for Covid-19
Twelve officers supporting the G7 policing operation in Cornwall are self-isolating following a positive Covid-19 test.
Devon and Cornwall Police said one officer in the team ‘bubble’ being accommodated on a ferry in Falmouth gave a positive lateral flow test on Friday (June 11).
The force said the next stage is for those who have tested positive to undertake a PCR test.
A spokesperson added: “As part of our testing regime, during the early hours of June 11 we have identified one officer who is currently supporting G7 policing and accommodated on the ferry, has given a positive lateral flow test for Covid-19.
“The officer, plus those who have come into close contact, are currently self-isolating at another designated location.
“All who have come into close contact or are in the bubble of those who tested positive are also currently self-isolating which equates to 12 officers in total.
“We are continuing to follow the advice of Public Health England.”
The G7 Summit in Carbis Bay is the largest police operation ever undertaken by Devon and Cornwall Police. Over the past week, 5,000 mutual aid officers have arrived in the area from forces across the UK. They will join 1,500 officers and staff from Devon and Cornwall Police being deployed at the event.
The cruise ferry MS Silja Europa, which is owned and operated by Tallink and has more than 1,150 passenger cabins, was hired to accommodate officers working during the Summit in Carbis Bay.