March 24, 2020 Confirmed positive COVID-19 case at Dover AFB An Air Force member currently assigned to Dover AFB was confirmed positive for COVID-19 March 24, 2020.
March 22, 2020 Shelter in Place ordered for Dover AFB Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in the local area, Col. Matthew Jones, 436th Airlift Wing commander, has issued a Shelter in Place order for Dover AFB, effective March 24, at 8 a.m. through May 15.
March 18, 2020 Dover AFB declares public health emergency on base Col. Matthew Jones, the installation commander, has declared an on-base public health emergency, March 18.
March 13, 2020 Dover AFB takes precautions to mitigate COVID-19 Dover Air Force Base has taken several precautionary measures to protect base personnel from the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19.