MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Within the last 24 hours, one (1) individual at MCAS Iwakuni has tested positive for COVID-19 after developing symptoms while in a restriction of movement status.
This individual was a close contact of an identified positive case on Nov. 10 and has been in a restriction of movement period since exposure. The likelihood of further spread of the virus remains low due to strict adherence to restriction of movement procedures.
All individuals who receive positive tests results will remain in isolation status until classified as recovered in accordance with Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery guidance.