On 13 March, a Sailor from Naval Base San Diego was tested “presumptive positive” for coronavirus (COVID-19), marking the first positive case for a Sailor in California, the US Navy informed.
The sailor is currently quarantined at home in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines.
The positive test result is considered a presumptive positive, pending confirmation by the CDC.
Personnel that the individual immediately identified having close contact with have been notified and are in self-isolation at their residences.
Meanwhile, military health professionals are conducting a thorough contact investigation to determine whether any other personnel may have been in close contact and possibly exposed.
Depending on the results of that investigation, additional precautionary measures may be taken.
Last week, CLIA informed that its ocean-going cruise lines will be voluntarily and temporarily suspending cruise ship operations from US ports of call for 30 days as public health officials and the US Government continue to address COVID-19.
