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The Delaware Division of Public Health is reporting multiple positive cases of Covid-19 that could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall.
DPH is recommending to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning Tuesday Jan. 31, to take recommended steps.
It was disclosed that Gov. John Carney is isolating at home after testing positive for the virus and giving addresses before the full House and Senate. Legialtors and staff work in close proximity to one another in Legislative Hall.
Pennsylvaia’s reported a number of Covid-19 cases during the pandemic, after the GOP-controlled legislature insisted on an in-person session. In Delaware, Republican legislators pushed for more in person sessions during the pandemic.
“We want the public to know about the potential risk so that they can evaluate their own situation and make informed choices about how to participate in the legislative process,” said DPH Interim Director Dr. Rick Hong. “Having this information is particularly important for older Delawareans and those with weakened immune systems or chronic conditions so they can decide how they best want to protect themselves.”
DPH recommends that individuals visiting Legislative Hall this week consider wearing a high-quality mask to reduce chances of Covid-19 transmission, and keep a six-foot distance when possible from people outside of your household.
Iindividuals can attend and participate online by registering through the committee meeting page on the Joint Finance Committee’s homepage. – Joint Finance Committee – Delaware General Assembly).
Recomendations
Regardless of vaccination status, those with the virus should stay home to isolate from others when you have Covid-19 for at least five days, followed by another five days of mask-wearing when out in public.
People should also isolate if you have symptoms and suspect that you have Covid-19 but do not yet have test results. If results are negative, it is recommended you take two tests 48 hours apart. It’s possible that Covid-19 will not show up on an early test.
If you find out you were in contact with someone who has Covid-19, begin wearing a high-quality mask or respirator (e.g., N95) any time you are around others either inside your home or indoors in public. Wear a mask for ten full days and do not go anywhere where you are unable to wear a mask. If you do not have symptoms or do not develop symptoms, there is no need for you to stay home. If symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other COVID-19 symptoms occur, isolate at home immediately, get tested, and stay home until you know the result.
For more information on COVID-19 testing visit de.gov/gettested. For more information about isolation and exposure recommendations visit https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/quarantine-isolation/. Finally for more information about masking visit https://coronavirus.delaware.gov/guidance-for-face-coverings/.