An Andover firefighter has tested positive for coronavirus, COVID-19, and is in self-quarantine at his home, according to a union official.
Eric Teichert, fire union president, said he was notified Monday night that a firefighter in his union had tested positive. Teichert did not identify the firefighter.
Other firefighters who worked with the victim last week were notified, Teichert said.
COVID-19, which is at a pandemic level across the globe, can cause intense respiratory system problems and possibly even death.
Teichert noted all Andover firefighters are "uneasy with the situation" surrounding COVID-19.
He said, however, firefighters "are taking precautions to protect ourselves and the public. ... We will not hesitate to do our job."
"I do not want people to be fearful. We are going to do our job. We are going to do what we are trained to do," Teichert said.