'Military Retiree Dependent' At Joint Base Andrews Tests Positive For Coronavirus
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) -- A "military retiree dependent" tested positive for coronavirus at Joint Base Andrews this week, a military official said.
The person reportedly had traveled abroad to South Korea and the Philippines. After coming down with symptoms, they went to get tested on Wednesday.
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The person is now self-quarantined at their home in Waldorf.
Officials said there is no impact on operations at the base. They did not provide further information about the person who tested positive.
As of Friday afternoon, the Maryland Department of Health reports 17 cases of COVID-19 in the state.
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