WILLEMSTAD - The fire station in Rio Canario was closed yesterday after one of the firefighters tested positive for the coronavirus. The spokesman for the fire service confirmed this yesterday. All colleagues who have recently worked with the infected person were advised to stay at home. Various precautions have been taken in consultation with the Ministry of Health.
If all goes well, the fire station will open again this afternoon. Then stricter regulations will be applied. According to the spokesperson, it is often difficult for firefighters to keep 1.5 meters apart. That is why from now on they have to wear face masks in the barracks