By Samantha Day • Published: 28 Mar 2020 • 11:37
US sailor tests positive for Covid-19 prompting the Naval Base to increase its security measures in order not to spread the deadly virus to any other service member.
A statement was released yesterday by the US military advising the general public that the unidentified service member was following all government guidelines and has been self isolating.
The Navy confirmed: “The member is currently restricted to their residence, receiving supportive and medical care in accordance with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and host nation guidelines.”
Those who have recently been in contact with the US sailor have been told to self isolate.
The US Naval base is situated south western Andalucia and is adhering to all strict measures to contain the virus that is currently crippling the globe.
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