A senior staff member of Gov. Ned Lamont's office has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the governor's office.

Director of Communications Max Reiss confirmed he tested positive on Twitter Friday night.

It is the first known case of coronavirus within the governor's office.

Reiss has not had any symptoms and is at home in isolation.

Lamont and the senior staff get tested twice weekly and there are no other known positive cases at this time.

Contact tracing is underway and all members of the administration who have been in close contact with Reiss will self-quarantine for 14 days.

Lamont will immediately begin quarantining.