The New Brighton police station in Port Elizabeth has been closed after a SAPS member tested positive for the covid19 coronavirus.
National police spokesperson, Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo, said that all other SAPS members are being screened and tested and are in self-isolation
He said the building is currently undergoing decontamination and the public will be informed when it reopens.
Naidoo said the community Service Centre will now be operating from the Nongeza Jebe Hall which is in Ntshekisa Street in New Brighton.
People are advised to call 10111 for all emergencies and complaints which will be attended to by the Mount Road Operational Command Centre members.
Brigadier Naidoo said that the telephone lines at New Brighton police station community service centre will no longer be accessible.
“The SAPS management apologises for any inconvenience that may arise from this,” he said.
