Soldier at Fort Campbell Tests Positive for Virus

A Soldier stationed at Fort Campbell has tested positive for COVID-19.

According to a press release from the base, this marks the first confirmed case for the virus of a service member at the installation.

The individual, who is reportedly assigned to a tenant unit at the base, is currently isolated at their off-post home. The person has shown symptoms, but has not required hospitalization.

Fort Campbell officials and Blanchfield Army Community Hospital health professionals say they immediately began conducting contact tracing to determine whether any others may have been exposed. Anyone at risk of exposure will be notified directly.

Health professionals and leaders are coordinating closely with civilian authorities in the surrounding area to determine any potential risk of exposure to the public.

Base officials say Fort Campbell will no longer be releasing or confirming numbers of positive cases, but will continue to report positive cases to the Tennessee and Kentucky health departments and Department of Defense.