The US Coast Guard (USCG) reported of its first COVID-19 case inside its training center at Cape May, the service’s only entry point for enlisted personnel.
Specifically, on June 3, a cohort of recruits were tested as part of the training center’s medical surveillance and restriction of movement plan for all incoming candidates. According to reports, one of the tests was positive.
The person that was positively tested has been isolated and quarantined, in line with CDC guidance and Coast Guard response plans. The on-base clinic reported the test results to federal, state and local health officials.
In May, another civilian staff memer from the centre was also positively tested and self-isolated. The center has identified the recruits and personnel that were in contact with these two cases, and it says that it continues to screen, isolate, and treat all personnel as needed.
Capt. Kathy Felger, the commanding officer of Training Center Cape May commented that
The response to these two cases . . . was handled professionally and in accordance with all current CDC and Coast Guard guidance. We will continue to monitor all staff and recruits to ensure the health and safety of all of our members and the community.
