Gov. Ned Lamont and top aides entered a 14-day self-quarantined after his communications chief, Max Reiss, tested positive for Covid-19.
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy also announced (via Twitter) that they’ve gotten tested for the coronavirus because they attended this press conference Friday at the West Haven Veterans Hospital. Although they didn’t come into close contact with Reiss, they will self-quarantine until receiving the test results, they stated.
Max Reiss tweeted that he doesn’t know where or how he contracted Covid-19.
“We are taking this case seriously and observing all protocols to keep the governor, his family, and all of our staff members and their families safe,” Lamont Chief of Staff Paul Mounds stated a release announcing the self-quarantine. “While this is the first case within our administration, tens of thousands of Connecticut residents have experienced COVID-19, and thousands of others have lost their lives.
“Even in an administration with consistent testing of all individuals who interact with the governor on a regular basis and wear masks at all times, this is a reminder that no testing regimen is full-proof. As we continue to see positive cases, test positivity, and hospitalizations rise in Connecticut, this is a clear reminder that everyone must continue to take proper steps to mitigate the spread of the virus. We must continue to wear masks, socially distance, and avoid large gatherings.”
