KEY POINTS

  • A Navy SEAL became the latest to test positive for COVID-19
  • The Navy has seen a number of uniformed personnel testing positive for the virus
  • The serviceman tested positive Thursday and is now isolated at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

A second-class Navy SEAL petty officer became the latest to test positive for COVID-19 following a string of uniformed personnel falling ill from the virus.

The serviceman tested positive Thursday and is now isolated at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Other members who were in close contact with the officer are also under quarantine out of “an abundance of caution,” said Fox News, citing a statement from the Naval Special Warfare Command Public Affairs.

Those that are in quarantine remain in close contact with medical professionals while the U.S. Special Operations Command and the Navy are committed to exhaust their efforts to “protect the health of our force,” the statement continued.

Navy SEALs
U.S. Navy SEAL Team 18 members react in recognition of contributions of former SEALS after a demonstration of combat skills at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Florida November 12, 2011. REUTERS/Joe Skipper

Fox News also pointed that the SEAL was training at the base prior to being tested positive for COVID-19. His movements is being restricted based on the guidelines set by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

On Wednesday, a Navy civilian assigned to Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (NCRFC) in Norfolk, Virginia, also tested positive for COVID-19.

The individual is quarantined at home while personnel that have been in proximity with the civilian are self-isolating as a precaution.

A staff member assigned to Navy Recruiting District in Dallas also contacted the virus possibly from a visiting guest.

The individual showed signs of respiratory illness and immediately sought medical treatment, said the Navy.

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