Within the last 24 hours, three (3) individuals at MCAS Iwakuni have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals were not new arrivals to the air station and were not in a restriction of movement status.

Those who tested positive have been moved into isolation and contact tracing for these cases is complete. All identified close contacts have been quarantined at this time and will be tested for COVID-19.

On-base medical authorities will continue to provide information to off-base health authorities concerning relevant contact trace findings.

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.