Fort Carson confirms first positive case of COVID-19

By Suzie Ziegler

Published March 21, 2020 4:35 PM

FORT CARSON, Colo. (KRDO) -- Fort Carson officials confirmed the installation's first case of COVID-19 Saturday.

In a media release, officials said the individual is a Colorado National Guard Soldier who is now being housed in isolation at the Colorado National Guard's 168th Regional Training Institute on Fort Carson.

The individual is a man in his 30s.

'The Soldier is in good spirits and does not require hospitalization at this time," said Brandy Gill with Fort Carson public affairs in a statement. "We remain committed to the health protection of our Fort Carson community while maintaining readiness and the ability to defend the Nation."

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