Lou Dobbs is in self-quarantine after a member of his group examined constructive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), in response to an announcement made on his present Friday.
The Fox Enterprise Network anchor, 74, was absent from Friday’s broadcast of Lou Dobbs Tonight and his seat was crammed by David Asman, who broke the news of Dobbs’ self-isolation to viewers on the prime of the show.
“Lou is in self-quarantine tonight. We simply discovered one among his group members has examined constructive for COVID-19. We absolutely help that employee 100 %, who we all want a speedy restoration,” Asman stated. “Lou feels nicely. He has no symptoms, but out of an abundance of warning, he and his workforce are taking the required precautions.”
Dobbs and all the unidentified employee’s coworkers have been directed to remain in self-isolation for the subsequent 14 days, according to Forbes.
A rep for Dobbs did not instantly respond to PEOPLE’s request for remark.
Lou Dobbs is in self-quarantine after one in every of his group members tested constructive for COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/rK18ys9xjc
— Jason Campbell (@JasonSCampbell) March 20, 2020
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
RELATED: Celebrities Who Have Tested Positive for Coronavirus
As of Friday morning, there have been 15,650 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the United States and 202 individuals have died from coronavirus-related illness within the nation. With West Virginia reporting their first case on Tuesday night, the high contagious reparatory virus has now spread to all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia.
The first instances of the mysterious respiratory illness started in Wuhan, China in late December. Since then, the virus has spread worldwide, main the World Health Group to declare a public health emergency, the primary because the zika epidemic in 2016.
At first, this coronavirus was contained to China, but Wuhan is a major transportation hub with lots of of flights leaving and landing from the town of 11 million every day. Soon, as individuals flew from the world to totally different nations, the coronavirus reached extra nations, including the U.S.
RELATED: What Donald Trump Gets Right and Wrong When Talking About the Coronavirus
The first U.S. case was found in Everett, Washington, simply outdoors of Seattle, in a man who had lately returned from Wuhan. The variety of instances grew slowly from there and the virus began to spread more quickly in communities throughout the nation.
The coronavirus has been discovered particularly dangerous for the aged, infants and people who are immunocompromised or dwelling with pre-existing circumstances.
Many TV and movie productions have shut down over coronavirus concerns, whereas some speak exhibits have opted for their anchors to host remotely per protocol from health officers to practice social distancing to limit the spread of the virus.
As details about the coronavirus pandemic quickly modifications ,PEOPLE is dedicated to offering the newest knowledge in our protection. A number of the info on this story might have changed after publication. For the newest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to make use of on-line assets from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments and go to our coronavirus hub.
Src: Lou Dobbs Self-Quarantines After Team Member Tests Positive for Coronavirus: 'He Has No Symptoms'
==============================
New Smart Way Get BITCOINS!
CHECK IT NOW!
==============================