Employee at ISP lab in Indianapolis tests positive for COVID-19

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An employee at an Indiana State Police lab in Indianapolis has tested positive for COVID-19, ISP confirmed on Sunday.

The civilian employee, who works in the ISP Laboratory Division, was admitted to a hospital for a medical issue and on Sunday tested positive for COVID-19 and remains hospitalized, ISP said.

A co-worker last known to have worked in closed proximity to the diagnosed employee has self-quarantined at home out of an abundance of caution. ISP made notifications to other co-workers Sunday, the department said.

ISP is working closely with the Indiana State Department of Health and monitoring the situation, following accepted virus mitigation practices, the department said.

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