U.S. Sailor in Naples has Navy’s First Known Coronavirus Case

Bay of Napoli. US Navy Photo

A sailor in Naples, Italy has tested positive for the COVID-19 strain of coronavirus, marking the first time the virus has been discovered in the Navy, according to a Saturday statement from U.S. European Command.

The sailor, who worked at Naval Support Activity Naples, was found to have the virus on Friday, according to the statement and is the first confirmed case of a U.S. service member in Europe

“The member is currently restricted to their residence, receiving...

https://news.usni.org/2020/03/07/u-s-sailor-in-naples-has-navys-first-known-coronavirus-case

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