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Three police officers are staying at home as a precautionary measure after reports that a woman who had been detained in custody is being tested for killer coronavirus.

The woman, who is a non-UK national, was arrested in Burton and taken to Northern Area Custody in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Police confirmed.

The female prisoner has been tested on Wednesday, February 19.

A Staffordshire Police spokesman said: "Three members of Staffordshire Police are staying at home as a precautionary measure after reports that a woman who had been detained in custody was unwell.

"The woman, who is a non-UK national, was arrested in Burton and taken to Northern Area Custody in Stoke-on-Trent."

A statement from the force added: "Tests have taken place but health officials believe it is ‘highly unlikely’ the woman has Covid-19 (coronavirus).

"The results of the tests will be known later this week and in the meantime the two police constables and a PCSO are staying at home as a precautionary measure in accordance with NHS guidelines."

The death toll from Covid-19, a disease caused by the new coronavirus, was 1,770 as of Monday.