Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Khmer Daily Cambodia News
34 °c
Phnom Penh
  • LATEST
  • CAMBODIA
  • ASIA
    • JAPAN
    • SOUTH KOREA
    • TAIWAN
  • WORLD
    • CHINA
    • RUSSIA
  • BUSINESS CAMBODIA
  • TECHNOLOGY
No Result
View All Result
  • LATEST
  • CAMBODIA
  • ASIA
    • JAPAN
    • SOUTH KOREA
    • TAIWAN
  • WORLD
    • CHINA
    • RUSSIA
  • BUSINESS CAMBODIA
  • TECHNOLOGY
No Result
View All Result
The Khmer Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home ASIA South Korea

South Korean city hosting largest American overseas base seeks pre-arrival coronavirus tests for US soldiers

July 16, 2020
in ASIA, South Korea
0
South Korean city hosting largest American overseas base seeks pre-arrival coronavirus tests for US soldiers
0
SHARES
9
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

SEOUL – A South Korean city that is home to the largest US overseas military base has asked for coronavirus tests on American soldiers before they arrive, amid concerns over a recent spike in imported cases, officials said on Wednesday (July 15).

US Forces Korea (USFK) has reported at least 25 virus infections among its troops and employees in the past two weeks, including 11 on Monday. All were confirmed upon arrival or while spending two weeks in mandatory quarantine.

The surge has prompted Pyeongtaek, home to the sprawling Camp Humphreys south of Seoul, to ask the government to request a pre-departure test for incoming US soldiers, a city official said.

“Luckily there’s no infection within the base reported so far, but we thought a prior test could curb the numbers and soothe concerns among residents,” the official said.

The USFK did not respond to a request seeking comment. But it has said it is taking aggressive quarantine measures, with fewer than 1 per cent of active duty personnel having tested positive.

All arrivals face a test, two weeks in isolation and a second test before release.

On Monday, health ministry official Son Young-rae described US authorities’ response to the virus as “extremely strong”, adding that both sides are in close consultation on further steps.

A South Korean military official said more US troops were confirmed infected as the current rotation season nears its end.

About 28,500 US troops are stationed in South Korea, a legacy of the 1950-53 Korean War that ended in a truce, not a peace treaty.

Host to more than 20,000 soldiers, the Pyeongtaek garrison is the largest overseas U.S. base, sprawling over an area of 14.7 million square metres.

South Korea reported 39 new virus infections on Wednesday, among them 28 overseas travellers, for a 20th consecutive day of imported cases in double digits.

It unveiled plans this week to seek pre-departure tests of visitors from six countries, ranging from Bangladesh and Pakistan.

This article was first published in Asia One . All contents and images are copyright to their respective owners and sources.

Tags: #coronavirus#COVID-19South Korea
Previous Post

Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk among prominent figures to have been hacked

Next Post

Amid Hong Kong convulsion, Taiwan pitches investors its democracy

Related Posts

Neak Poan Temple is a destination for tourists to visit and take beautiful pictures

Neak Poan Temple is a destination for tourists to visit and take beautiful pictures

by Khmer Times
July 3, 2023
0
92

Neak Poan Temple is one of the most attractive tourist destinations among the ancient temples, which is located along the...

Cambodian pepper gains direct export rights to China

Cambodian pepper gains direct export rights to China

by Khmer Times
July 3, 2023
0
75

The Chinese Embassy in Cambodia announced today that Cambodian pepper has completed all export procedures to China, which means can...

Indonesia Constitutional Court dismisses petition to change voting system

Indonesia Constitutional Court dismisses petition to change voting system

by AsiaOne
June 15, 2023
0
25

JAKARTA - Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Thursday (June 15) rejected a lawsuit seeking a change to the country's election ballot system, a...

Most Popular

$2 million electric motorbike assembly plant in Cambodia by Verywords Co Ltd launched

$2 million electric motorbike assembly plant in Cambodia by Verywords Co Ltd launched

May 30, 2023
48
EZECOM first to collaborate with AWS to provide leading Cloud service for Cambodia

EZECOM first to collaborate with AWS to provide leading Cloud service for Cambodia

March 15, 2022
43
Ford Cambodia, operated by RMA Cambodia, brings vehicles and technical training

Ford Cambodia, operated by RMA Cambodia, brings vehicles and technical training

September 1, 2020
56
Tire factory in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone officially launched

Tire factory in Cambodia’s Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone officially launched

May 23, 2023
95
Innovation key to Cambodia’s garment industry growth

Innovation key to Cambodia’s garment industry growth

December 3, 2021
16
Oriental Bank Plc, new commercial bank in Cambodia, to enter market ventured by G Capital Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, E S Packaging

Oriental Bank Plc, new commercial bank in Cambodia, to enter market ventured by G Capital Bhd, Public Bank Bhd, E S Packaging

December 12, 2020
3.6k

© 2020 By Khmer Daily News

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest
  • Cambodia
  • ASIA
  • World
  • Business
  • Tech

© 2019 The Khmer Daily.

error: Content is protected !!