Brownsville city officials have announced that five additional city employees have tested positive for the coronavirus.
The city reports that three are Brownsville police officers, one a Brownsville firefighter and another works for the Brownsville Health Department.
The employees reported feeling symptoms last week and their results of their testings were received on Friday and Monday.
The city states those in contact with the employees that are in a medium to high risk of exposure will be tested and quarantined. All associated work spaces will be disinfected and deep cleaned.
The names of the employees will not be released because of privacy laws.
The city reports it will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they are needed.
Last week the city reported seven employees tested positive for the coronavirus.
