4 San Jose Firefighters Test Positive for Coronavirus: Officials

At least 77 fellow fire department colleagues have been placed under quarantine

Four San Jose firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the firefighters union, and at least 77 fellow fire department colleagues have been placed under quarantine, officials confirmed Thursday.

San Jose Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 230, said in a statement that in addition to the four who tested positive, two other firefighters are in isolation awaiting results of tests. City officials earlier Thursday confirmed one firefighter was diagnosed with the virus.

City Manager Dave Sykes spoke during a news conference at Mineta San Jose International Airport, saying; "As of this week, we have a firefighter that has tested positive with coronavirus and may have exposed other firefighters."

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