Chief Mike Markle says he is feeling fine and expects a positive recovery. Author: KIII Staff Updated: 10:23 PM CST December 15, 2020
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle announced on Tuesday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Chief Markle says he is feeling fine and expects a positive recovery. He will be working from home for the next two weeks.
Assistant Chief David Blacmon will be handling duties at the main police station.
“Despite my best efforts to protect myself I tested positive for the virus. Anyone can get COVID-19 and I encourage all of our community to follow the protocols given by the Health Department. We as a community have to take the virus seriously, for ourselves and the ones we care for,” state Chief Markle.
CCPD Police Chief tests positive for COVID-19
CCPD chief tests positive for COVID-19
and last updated 2020-12-16 00:05:32-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Corpus Christi Police Chief Mike Markle has announced he has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a Facebook post Tuesday evening, Chief Markle stated, Today I tested positive for COVID-19, I am feeling fine and expect a positive recovery.
Chief Markle also stated he will be under quarantine for two weeks while Assistant Chief David Blackmon handles duties at the downtown police station. Despite my best efforts to protect myself I tested positive for the virus. Anyone can get COVID-19 and I encourage all of our community to follow the protocols given by the Health Department. We as a community have to take the virus seriously, for ourselves and the ones we care for, Markle continued.