A number of Thames Valley Police officers have tested positive for coronavirus - but force says they are Berkshire based

Precautions are being taken but Milton Keynes and Bucks officers not affected
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A number of officers working within Thames Valley Police's West Berkshire Local Policing Area have in recent days tested positive for Coronavirus.

Gold Commander for Thames Valley Police’s response to Coronavirus Assistant Chief Constable Christian Bunt, said: “Following these positive tests within the West Berkshire Local Policing Area the officers are taking precautions and are self-isolating after it was confirmed they tested positive for Coronavirus.

“Early action was taken to ensure that these officers isolated quickly, in order to minimise the spread of the virus.

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“This is not having any impact on the service we provide to the public.

“Plans continue to be in place to contain and manage this situation and we continue to work in partnership with Public Health England and West Berkshire Council.”

As a result residents of Milton Keynes and Buckinghamshire, two of Thames Valley Police's prominent policing areas, should not be alarmed.