Media Relations (404) 639-3286The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) in a CDC employee.
Laboratory testing done at CDC confirmed this diagnosis. This individual is in good condition and is isolated to prevent spread of infection to others.
Our best wishes go to the employee for a rapid and full recovery. This individual was not involved in the COVID-19 response, has not been present in the CDC workplace since March 6, and was asymptomatic at that time.
Staff working in the same unit are teleworking while we will do a deep cleaning of the office space. After developing symptoms, the individual took the appropriate action and stayed home.