U.S. military reports first coronavirus case in Europe

The United States European Command said in a statement on Saturday that a navy sailor stationed in Naples, Italy tested positive for the novel coronavirus, marking the first positive case of a U.S. service member in Europe. The member is currently restricted to their residence, receiving care and military health professionals are conducting a contact investigation to determine whether any other personnel may have been exposed, said the statement.

Depending on the results of that investigation, additional precautionary measures may be taken. Personnel that the service member immediately identified having close contact with have been notified and are in self-quarantine at their residence, it said.