Within the last 24 hours, six (6) individuals at MCAS Iwakuni have tested positive for COVID-19.

Anytime a positive case is detected, MCAS Iwakuni conducts aggressive contact tracing and will contact, quarantine, and test all close contacts. On-base medical authorities continue to work closely with off-base health authorities concerning relevant contact trace findings.

The likelihood of further spread of the virus remains low due to strict adherence to appropriate hygiene, social distancing, and 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.