Immediate family members of Lt. Cox’s running mate Deidre Henderson test positive for COVID-19
Aug 7, 2020, 1:18 PM
Utah State Senator and Lt. Cox's running mate, Diedre Henderson. Photo credit: Diedre Henderson
SALT LAKE CITY– Deidre Henderson, a Utah State Senator and running mate to Lt. Governor Spencer Cox says two of her immediate family members have tested positive for COVID-19.
In a series of tweets on Friday, Henderson said she is showing COVID-19 symptoms and is presumed to be positive. However, she won’t know for sure until her test results are finished.
This week two members of my immediate family tested positive for COVID-19. I have now begun to show symptoms consistent with the virus and am presumed to be positive, though this will be confirmed when my test results are returned.
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) August 7, 2020
Henderson tweeted that she has been contacted by the Utah Department of Health and is following strict quarantine guidelines.
We have been in contact with the Department of Health, and my family and I are following strict isolation and quarantining protocols as guided by public health professionals.
— Deidre Henderson (@DeidreHenderson) August 7, 2020
“While I know people will have more questions, I’ll be resting this weekend and ask for privacy as I work to recover from this virus and take care of my family,” Henderson wrote in a statement.
It’s unknown if Henderson has been in contact with Republican gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Cox. Lt. Cox won Utah’s Republican governor’s primary election against former Utah governor Jon Huntsman Jr.
Henderson was selected by Lt. Cox as his gubernatorial running mate in March 2020.
How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19Coronavirus
COVID-19 coronavirus is transmitted from person to person. It is a virus that is similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:
- Wash hands frequently and thoroughly, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Keep children and those with compromised immune systems away from someone who is coughing or sneezing (in this instance, at least six feet)
- If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay at home, instead of going to the movies, sports events, or other activities.)
- Get a flu shot.
Local resources
Utah’s Coronavirus Information
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707
National Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
