NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea Tests Positive For COVID-19
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - Police Commissioner Dermot Shea has tested positive for COVID-19.
He is working from home.
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It wasn't immediately clear when Shea tested positive.
The NYPD is also testing staff that works around him.
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In a tweet, the NYPD said the commissioner is "doing well."
"He's in touch with his executive staff on a regular basis. He's staying home and he is running the Police Department remotely," the NYPD wrote.
Check back soon for more information.
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