COVID-19 Archive

USFK Raises Health Protection Condition to Charlie
December 17, 2020 — Due to the continued increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases across South Korea, United States Forces Korea has raised its current health protection condition to “Charlie” peninsula-wide effective Saturday, Dec. 19 at 00:01 a.m... MORE

Seven USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
December 17, 2020 — Seven USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 30 and Dec. 14... MORE

USFK Employee Confirmed with COVID-19
December 14, 2020 — A USFK Korean National employee who works at Camp Casey tested positive for COVID-19 today.The employee is currently in quarantine at his... MORE

USFK COVID-19 Information
December 11, 2020 — Updated information from U.S. Forces Korea pertaining to COVID... MORE

USFK Implements HPCON Charlie for Area II
December 11, 2020 — Based on the recent increase of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the greater Seoul metropolitan area, out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, United States Forces Korea has raised its current health protection condition from “Bravo” to “Charlie” for Area II effective Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. until further notice... MORE

Ten USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
December 10, 2020 — Ten USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 26 and Dec. 8. Four USFK service members arrived at Osan Air Base on U.S. government chartered flights from the U.S. on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. Six USFK service members arrived on international commercial flights at Incheon International Airport on Nov. 26, 29, Dec. 6, 7, and 8... MORE

Seventeen USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
December 7, 2020 — Seventeen USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 20 and Dec. 4. Five service members arrived at Osan Air Base on U.S. government chartered flights from the U.S. on Nov. 23 and Dec. 2. Twelve USFK-affiliated individuals arrived on international commercial flights at Incheon International Airport on Nov. 20, 21, 23, Dec. 1, 2, and 4... MORE

USFK has Declared that All Travel to or within Camps Casey and Hovey are Off-limits
December 6, 2020 — Due to the continued rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases and increased incidence rates across South Korea, and out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, USFK has declared that all travel to or within Camps Casey and Hovey, and the following areas of Goyang, Uijeongbu, Namyangju, Yeoncheon and Cheorwon, are off-limits effective immediately (Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 pm). Bubble-to-bubble travel remains authorized for Camps Casey and Hovey to other USFK installations. Finally, all penwide on- and off-installation saunas and steam rooms are off limits until further notice... MORE

USFK has Declared that all Travel To or Within Busan Off-limits
December 4, 2020 — Due to the continued rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases and increased incidence rates in Busan, and out of an abundance of caution to protect the force, USFK has declared that all travel to or within Busan - except for those who reside within Busan or for individuals conducting official and necessary duties there - is off-limits effective Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. Bubble-to-bubble travel for Busan residents remains authorized to other USFK installations... MORE

Eight USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
December 2, 2020 — Eight USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 17 and Dec. 1... MORE

USFK has Extended the Off-limits Travel To or Within Area II
December 2, 2020 — Due to the continued numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within South Korea, USFK has extended the off-limits travel to or within Area II - except for those who reside within Area II, or for individuals conducting official and necessary duties - until further notice. Bubble-to-bubble travel remains authorized for Yongsan Garrison. The following off-post activities are prohibited peninsula-wide until further notice: saunas, bathhouses, gyms, fitness facilities, martial arts classes, aerobic and dance classes, internet cafes, karaoke, singing and music lessons... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
December 2, 2020 — A USFK soldier stationed at Camp Casey tested positive for COVID-19 today... MORE

Thirteen USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
November 30, 2020 — Thirteen USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 9 and 29... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
November 28, 2020 — A USFK Soldier stationed at Camp Casey tested positive for COVID-19 today... MORE

USFK Clarifies Latest COVID-19 Confirmation
November 25, 2020 — A USFK Soldier stationed at USAG-Humphreys who was recently reported as being confirmed with COVID-19 has been declared negative for the virus... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
November 24, 2020 — A USFK Soldier stationed at United States Army Garrison Humphreys tested positive for COVID-19 today. The service member adhered to all USFK HPCON measures and core tenets, and immediately sought medical treatment after experiencing symptoms consist with COVID-19... MORE

USFK authorizes bubble-to-bubble travel to Yongsan Garrison
November 24, 2020 — While Area II remains off-limits to all USFK-affiliated individuals, the USFK Commander has authorized bubble-to-bubble travel to Yongsan Garrison, in particular the Dragon Hill Lodge, effective immediately. This does not authorize leisure activities within the Great Seoul Metropolitan Area. Additionally, Gyeonggi Province - which includes all or portions of USFK Areas 1, 2 and 3 - has implemented Level 2 Social Distancing measures for the entire province effective today... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
November 23, 2020 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect through 31 December 2020, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Twenty-two USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
November 23, 2020 — Twenty-two USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between Nov. 5 and 20... MORE