Blunt Rochester Statement on Delaware’s First Presumptive Case of COVID-19
Washington,
March 11, 2020
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Andrew Donnelly
(202-225-4165)
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement on the first presumptive case of COVID-19, or coronavirus, in the state of Delaware.
“The best practice for all Delawareans is to continue to follow the recommendations of our public health officials at the CDC and DHSS. Congress has already passed emergency funding to bring additional resources to Delaware and will continue to advance additional legislation in the coming days. I will be working in partnership with the Division of Public Health and the relevant state officials to assess their needs and advocate for them in Washington.”
Delawareans can visit www.CDC.gov or www.de.gov/coronavirus to learn more about the virus and how to protect against it. Following simple everyday measures to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, such as staying home when sick and washing hands with soap and water, can help to keep communities healthy.
Delawareans at heightened risk for serious illness from COVID-19 include elderly people and individuals living with chronic medical conditions. If you are at higher risk of getting sick from COVID-19, visit CDC’s page here for additional guidance.
Persons with questions about coronavirus disease are encouraged to call the DPH coronavirus information line at 1-866-408-1899, TTY 1-800-232-5460, or email DPHCall@delaware.gov.
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