Terre Haute Firefighter Tests Positive For COVID-19

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TERRE HAUTE, Ind. –  A Terre Haute firefighter has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently being treated at Union Hospital.

Neither the person’s identity nor the firehouse they work from will be released for privacy reasons.

Fire Chief Jeff Fisher said the firefighter began experiencing symptoms off the job and was later tested for the virus.

According to Fisher, this person is the only fire fighter to test positive.

Firefighters will be tested for the virus if they show symptoms.