12 USFK Soldiers and Family Members from the US Test Positive for COVID-19 in Korea... Total 123 Cases

On the 27th, military officials conducted temperature checks on drivers entering and exiting Camp Humphreys, a U.S. military base in Pyeongtaek, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
[Photo by U.S. Forces Korea Command]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Twelve members of the US Forces Korea (USFK) and their families who arrived from the United States have tested positive for COVID-19.

The USFK Command announced on the 27th, "Seven USFK soldiers and five family members who arrived in Korea from the United States between the 14th and 24th tested positive for COVID-19 after diagnostic tests upon arrival." With this, the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases related to USFK soldiers and their families has increased to 123 as of today. Among them, 99 were confirmed positive after entering Korea.

According to USFK, out of the 12 new confirmed cases, 10 tested positive in the COVID-19 test conducted immediately upon arrival. The remaining two tested negative in the first test but positive in the second test. After confirmation, they were transferred to isolation facilities located at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek and Osan Air Base.

USFK stated that the additional confirmed cases did not have contact with USFK personnel or civilians residing in Korea.

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