Within the last 24 hours, eleven (11) individuals at MCAS Iwakuni have tested positive for COVID-19 following restriction of movement exit testing.

These individuals were placed into a restriction of movement status due to exposure to a positive case and have remained in ROM since exposure. The likelihood of further spread of the virus from these cases remains low due to strict adherence to restriction of movement procedures.

Upon detection of any positive case, MCAS Iwakuni conducts aggressive contact tracing and will contact, quarantine, and test all close contacts. Testing of close contacts may result in the identification of additional positive cases.

On-base medical authorities continue to work closely with 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.