USFK NOVEL CORONAVIRUS HOTLINE (65^th Medical Brigade)
AVAILABLE 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (7 days a week)
COMMERCIAL 050-3337-2556 - (Korea)
DSN (315) 737-2556

24/7 Language Interpretation Service (TRICARE)
Call Tricare's 24/7 language interpretation service if you need help navigating Korean Hospitals.
AVAILABLE 24/7
COMMERCIAL 080-429-0880 - Select option 1 and ask for an interpreter

Military Health System (MHS) Nurse Advice Line
AVAILABLE 24/7
COMMERCIAL 080-500-4011
DSN (888) 901-7144

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The 2019 novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. The novel coronavirus is a new virus and part of a large group of viruses that infect people and while normally causing a mild respiratory disease - such as the common cold - it can potentially be deadly. Signs and symptoms of this coronavirus illness include fever, cold spells, cough, difficulty breathing, chills and muscle pains. Be advised that this is cold and flu season, and the coronavirus shares similar symptoms to both these illnesses.

• Person-to-person spreads mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.
• Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
• Vaccines are in development and limited treatment options are available
• Recovery for average healthy adult is 7-14 days
• Greatest risk is to elderly or those who have complicated medical problems, but long term effects are noted in 20% in young adults

Preventive Measure Tips/Guidelines
Follow HPCON measures and core tenets: Protect Yourself, Protect the Bubble and Protect Others.

However, if you are feeling sick or ill, do not come to work and follow the below guidelines:

• Seek US medical care/treatment if you are feeling sick, experiencing fever, cough or difficulty breathing; be sure to call ahead to the medical clinic to advise them of recent travels and current symptoms.
• Wear a surgical mask or cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when coughing or sneezing.
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Perform routine cleaning of all frequently touched surfaces in the workplace - doorknobs, countertops, desks, refrigerators, keyboards, remote controls, etc. - with disposable wipes; additional disinfection beyond routine cleaning is not needed.
• Avoid nonessential travel
• Avoid travel or contact with others while sick.
• Avoid contact with sick people.

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Review some of our frequently asked questions below in relation to HPCON Guidelines. 

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About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s authorization on Feb. 27 of the one-dose Janssen vaccine, commonly referred to as Johnson & Johnson or J&J, USFK will begin to receive and administer the J&J COVID-19 vaccine to its affiliated community as another vaccine to further protect its bubble in the fight against the COVID-19 virus. To learn more about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, view the vaccine fact sheet by clicking on the link below.

After a comprehensive review of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization on December 18, meaning it’s effective for immediate use. USFK will begin to receive and administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to combat the COVID-19 virus to further protect the force and our community. To learn more about the Moderna vaccine, view the vaccine fact sheet by clicking on the link below.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for use under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on December 11, 2020, which may help prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older. On May 10, 2021, the FDA authorized the use of this vaccine in adolescents between the ages of 12-15. USFK will begin to receive and administer the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine to combat the COVID-19 virus to further protect the force and our community. To learn more about the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, view the vaccine fact sheet by clicking on the link below.

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Make sure to follow us on social media to find up-to-date messages and information about COVID-19 through our various social media channels below:

Also make sure to keep an eye on installation social media for up-to-date messages and information about COVID-19 for the various USFK installations, as they may have additional regulations in place.

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