Five Boston firefighters test positive for COVID-19

As of Friday, March 27th, five Boston firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19.  They are currently in quarantine.  15 more are symptomatic and awaiting test results.

In the City of Boston there are 477 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 2 deaths.

Early this week, it was reported that both members of EMS and BPD had tested positive for coronavirus. 

Please remember – a stay at home advisory has been issued.