USFK Declares Public Health Emergency Over COVID-19 Exposure Concerns (Update)

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] The United States Forces Korea (USFK) announced on the 25th that General Robert Abrams, the commander of USFK, has declared a public health emergency.

USFK explained, "The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the global alert level to 'very high,'" and "the U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4 travel advisory prohibiting worldwide travel."

Additionally, it stated, "The possibility of exposure to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has increased in areas adjacent to USFK facilities."

Unless the USFK commander extends or terminates the public health emergency early, it will remain in effect until the 23rd of next month.

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