Sen. Tom Carper’s office confirms a Delaware-based member of his staff is the lasted confirmed case of COVID-19 in the state.State health officials reported the latest confirmed COVID-19 case in Delaware Sunday afternoon, saying the person is a New Castle County woman under the age of 30, who is self-isolating.
Carper’s office says the person is not severely ill, adding the individual has not traveled to Washington, D.C. recently and has not had contact with Sen. Carper or other members of Congress since exhibiting symptoms.
"My top priority is making sure that folks are safe and healthy and that includes members of my staff and the constituents we interact with" Carper said in a tweet Sunday night. "We have consulted with experts and medical professionals, and we are taking all proper precautions to ensure safety.
Other staff that came in contact with the person while exhibiting symptoms will self-isolate at home for the next 14 days and monitoring their symptoms closely. If any become symptomatic they will be tested.
Additionally, Sen. Carper’s staff in Washington, D.C. and Delaware will work remotely starting Monday and his D.C and Delaware offices will be closed to the public during that time.
