Member of DC mayor's staff dies from coronavirus

A member of Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s staff died of coronavirus on Friday morning, the mayor announced.

“A member of my team who worked in the office of legal counsel recently tested positive for COVID-19 and he passed away this morning," Bowser said at a news conference.

"My prayers right now are with his family, his entire team and of course we will be supporting them during this very difficult time.”

owser later identified the victim as George Valentine, deputy director of the mayor's office of legal counsel.

"It's devastating for everybody of course and we are very sorry. These are folks who are coming to work because they are performing essential tasks," Bowser said.



https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/489851-member-of-dc-mayors-staff-dies-from-coronavirus