Pentagon Says 2,600 EUCOM Personnel In Self-Violation, 35 Tested Positive For Virus

Pentagon Says 2,600 EUCOM Personnel in Self-Violation, 35 Tested Positive for Virus

At least 2,600 military and civilian personnel in US European Command (EUCOM) are in self-isolation over possible exposure to the coronavirus with 35 testing positive so far, the Defense Department said on Friday

WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 20th March, 2020) At least 2,600 military and civilian personnel in US European Command (EUCOM) are in self-isolation over possible exposure to the coronavirus with 35 testing positive so far, the Defense Department said on Friday.

"2,600 are in self-isolation as a precaution due to travel or other reasons. These individuals are not necessarily sick, but may have been exposed and are doing their due diligence following health preventative measures; that number includes those who may have been tested, but not positive, and those who did indeed tested positive which is 35," the Pentagon said in a statement.