Delaware Gov. Carney tests positive for COVID
WILMINGTON – Gov. John Carney announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms.
Gov. Carney is vaccinated …
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Delaware Gov. Carney tests positive for COVID
WILMINGTON – Gov. John Carney announced Monday that he tested positive for COVID-19 through an at-home antigen test, which he took after experiencing mild symptoms.
Gov. Carney is vaccinated and double boosted and is currently isolating per the CDC guidelines.
“I am feeling well and will continue to work remotely, but unfortunately will have to miss a few in-person events,” said Gov. Carney. “I will continue to follow the CDC guidelines following my positive result.”
Delaware’s Division of Public Health said the state is averaging 494 new cases per day in the latest seven-day average.
Cases have been gradually increasing since March when the seven-day average fell below 60. One month ago, the state’s seven-day average was 163.
The percent of people testing positive is currently 17.6 percent.
Hospitalizations have also gradually been increasing. The number reported Monday was 122.
