The advice contained in a six-point news release issued by the Police on the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday encouraged the public to cooperate with the directive for medical safety.

"Police personnel have been encouraged to keep to a distance of one meter in dealing with others, unless the situation requires otherwise. The public is encouraged to cooperate in this regard, for medical safety," the release said.

The release added that Police cells would be disinfected regularly and new suspects would be screened for COVID-19 before they are placed in custody.

Read the entire release below;