Pentagon studies greater than 600 circumstances and a pair of deaths



WASHINGTON  For the reason that coronavirus emerged, the Pentagon has reported a complete of 652 confirmed circumstances of the coronavirus throughout the Division of Protection.

Of the 652 circumstances, 343 are active-duty navy, 135 are civilians, 111 dependents and 63 contractors. These figures embody 37 recoveries and a pair of deaths throughout the complete division.

Earlier this week, the Division of Protection confirmed {that a} U.S. Marine who labored throughout the Pentagon examined constructive for the lethal virus. The Pentagon reservation employs greater than 22,000 individuals, making it one of many largest workplace buildings on this planet.

The Pentagon confirmed Friday that the second individual throughout the Division of Protection to check constructive for the coronavirus died. A contractor who labored on the Protection Safety Cooperation Company died on Saturday and a navy dependent died on Thursday.

The virus has contaminated greater than 558,905 worldwide, although many have recovered. Within the U.S. greater than 92,930 circumstances have been reported to this point.



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