Prince George’s County investigating case of health worker killed by COVID-19

Prince George’s County essential worker dies from COVID-19

The Prince George's County health department says it's heartbroken over the loss of 44-yea-old Chantee Mack. It’s been two months since she died after contracting the coronavirus, when a number of people in the department got sick.

UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - Prince George’s County is investigating the case of a health worker who was killed by COVID-19 after asking twice if she could work from home.

As an essential worker, 44-year-old Chantee Mack was told no.

Mack was one of at least 20 employees who became infected with the novel coronavirus as it ravaged Prince George’s County – the epicenter of the outbreak in Maryland.

County officials want answers – and they want to determine whether there are lessons to be learned in order to avoid a repeat of the incident.

Mack’s family says they have not been contacted by county officials at this point.

Mack worked in the clinic for sexually transmitted diseases. Although she wasn’t directly involved in COVID-19 treatment, she knew the virus’ potentially devastating effects.

Both of Mack’s requests were supported by her immediate supervisors but rejected by upper management, according to union documents.

Mack suffered from a key COVID-19 risk factor – obesity.

A Laurel resident, Mack was taken to a local hospital April 14 – she died on May 11.

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