Abrams: "98 Cumulative COVID-19 Cases... Situation Serious"

74 Overseas Entrants Among Cumulative COVID-19 Cases in US Forces Korea

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yang Nak-gyu]General Robert Abrams, Commander of the United States Forces Korea (USFK), emphasized on the 20th that strict quarantine and prevention measures are being implemented after the arrival of USFK personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 after entering from overseas.

General Abrams appeared on the US military radio broadcast AFN on the same day and said, "We are taking this very, very seriously, but since strict control measures are in place, everyone can rest assured," adding, "These measures are very effective and successful."

He explained, "USFK personnel entering Korea do not have unnecessary contact with Korean citizens and are strictly controlled," and added, "USFK is not perfect, but effective control measures are being implemented."

He continued, "USFK COVID-19 cases represent a small proportion of the total confirmed cases entering Korea," and said, "In the past 60 days, COVID-19 cases among USFK personnel entering from overseas account for less than 8% of all confirmed cases from overseas arrivals."

General Abrams also officially disclosed the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases among USFK personnel for the first time. Until now, USFK has publicly announced cases when they occurred but had never revealed the cumulative total.

According to General Abrams, the cumulative number of COVID-19 cases among USFK personnel is 98, of which 74 are overseas arrivals. Since mid-April, all COVID-19 cases in USFK have been among overseas arrivals, but the military reiterated that quarantine measures after arrival are strict.

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