The U.S. command in South Korea raised its threat level to high as the first case of COVID-19 was reported amongst its service members.

U.S. forces in Korea has put its service members on high alert following a positive coronavirus test among its members.

U.S. forces in Korea has put its service members on high alert following a positive coronavirus test among its members.The widow of a retired soldier who visited Camp Walker’s Post Exchange on a southeastern base tested positive for the coronavirus, and it was the first confirmed case for the Army in South Korea. United States Forces Korea has raised the risk level to high for the USFK peninsula as a measure to protect the force. It encouraged all personnel to continue to practice strict hygiene procedures to prevent the spread of viruses and protect the USFK population.

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