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Director Schall Tests Positive for COVID-19

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Saturday, November 28, 2020


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Smyrna Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) Director AJ Schall was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, November 23, 2020, along with one of his sons. Both tested negative. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Director Schall developed minor, cold-like symptoms and was again tested. He received a positive test result on the morning of Friday, November 27, 2020. Director Schall is home in isolation and remains in contact with the Governor’s Office and DEMA leadership. His sons and mother are following guidance from the Division of Public Health.  Director Schall said, “I am fortunate to have minor symptoms so far and appreciate the well wishes. I am following all guidance from the Division of Public Health and encourage you to do the same. Wear a mask, physical distance, and get tested.”  To see all guidance from the Delaware Division of Public Health and for the list of testing sites state-wide, go to de.gov/coronavirus

 

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Contact: Jeff Sands, Delaware Emergency Management Agency, 302-659-2211.

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Director Schall Tests Positive for COVID-19

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Date Posted: Saturday, November 28, 2020


DEMA logo

Smyrna Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) Director AJ Schall was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, November 23, 2020, along with one of his sons. Both tested negative. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Director Schall developed minor, cold-like symptoms and was again tested. He received a positive test result on the morning of Friday, November 27, 2020. Director Schall is home in isolation and remains in contact with the Governor’s Office and DEMA leadership. His sons and mother are following guidance from the Division of Public Health.  Director Schall said, “I am fortunate to have minor symptoms so far and appreciate the well wishes. I am following all guidance from the Division of Public Health and encourage you to do the same. Wear a mask, physical distance, and get tested.”  To see all guidance from the Delaware Division of Public Health and for the list of testing sites state-wide, go to de.gov/coronavirus

 

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Contact: Jeff Sands, Delaware Emergency Management Agency, 302-659-2211.

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