4 more Oahu firefighters test positive for COVID-19
Four additional firefighters — three assigned to the Hawaii Kai fire station and one to the Moanalua fire station — have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Honolulu Fire Department.
On Wednesday, HFD first announced that a firefighter from the Hawaii Kai station had tested positive, followed by news on Thursday that a second firefighter there had tested positive as well.
Both were placed on leave, and are in self-isolation, while all personnel at the Hawaii Kai station were instructed to self-quarantine.
These additional four firefighters have also been placed on leave, while affected personnel from the Moanalua station will self-quarantine.
Peronnel will be redistributed to maintain coverage for the affected areas.
HFD said it is currently working with the city’s Infectious Disease Officer, who is monitoring the situation very closely.
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“The HFD continues to ensure that all guidelines are being followed and is taking measures to prevent further spread,” said HFD in a news release. “We hope for a complete and speedy recovery for all affected employees.”