COVID-19 Archive

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
June 9, 2021 — A USFK service member stationed at United States Army Garrison – Humphreys tested positive for COVID-19 on June 9... MORE

One USFK-affiliated Individual Confirmed with COVID-19
June 8, 2021 — One USFK-affiliated individual tested positive for COVID-19 on June 4... MORE

Seven USFK-affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
June 2, 2021 — Seven USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between May 16 and 30... MORE

Two USFK-affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
June 1, 2021 — Two USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 on May 27 and 28 following their direct contact with someone who tested positive for the virus... MORE

USFK authorizes bars and clubs for fully vaccinated individuals
May 27, 2021 — Effective Friday, May 28 at 6 a.m., all USFK-affiliated individuals who are fully vaccinated can now visit bars and clubs – with the exception of those located in Area II. All bars and clubs remain off-limits to partially vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals. Additionally, off-installations gyms are authorized with approval from the first O-6 commander or GS-15 equivalent from your or your sponsor’s chain of command. While USFK is authorizing bars and clubs for those fully vaccinated, all karaoke rooms, sauna and bathhouses remain off-limits to USFK-affiliated personnel... MORE

Eight USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
May 26, 2021 — Eight USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between May 10 and 25... MORE

One USFK-affiliated Individual Confirmed with COVID-19
May 24, 2021 — One USFK-affiliated individual tested positive for COVID-19 on May 21... MORE

One USFK-affiliated Individual Confirmed with COVID-19
May 19, 2021 — A Korean National employee, who works at United States Army Garrison – Yongsan, tested positive for COVID-19 on May 12... MORE

USFK to Receive and Administer Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
May 17, 2021 — Beginning Tuesday, May 18, USFK will begin offering the FDA authorized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, on a voluntary basis, to all eligible USFK beneficiaries, aged 12 - 17 years old... MORE

USFK adjusts mask regulations on installations for COVID vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel
May 14, 2021 — Effective immediately, fully vaccinated USFK affiliated personnel who are at least two weeks beyond their final dose of an FDA/KDCA authorized vaccine are no longer required to wear a mask outdoors on USFK installations in alignment with the DoD’s new policy. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated will continue to follow all applicable USFK mask wear guidance... MORE

Ten USFK Service Members Confirmed with COVID-19
May 13, 2021 — Ten USFK service members tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between April 26 and May 12... MORE

One USFK-affiliated Individual Confirmed with COVID-19
May 12, 2021 — A Korean National employee, who works at United States Army Garrison – Humphreys, tested positive for COVID-19 on May 11... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
May 10, 2021 — A Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) service member stationed at Camp Casey in Dongducheon tested positive for COVID-19 on May 9... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
April 30, 2021 — A Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) stationed at Camp Casey in Dongducheon tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29... MORE

USFK resumes offering of the Janssen (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
April 29, 2021 — Based on the joint recommendation of the U.S. FDA and CDC to end the temporary pause of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for all persons 18 years and up, and with DOD authorization, USFK will resume offering the J&J vaccine to our eligible population beginning Friday, April 30... MORE

Seven USFK-affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
April 28, 2021 — Seven USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between April 7 and 23... MORE

One USFK Service Member Confirmed with COVID-19
April 27, 2021 — A USFK service member stationed at United States Army Garrison - Humphreys tested positive for COVID-19 on April 26... MORE

Fourteen USFK-affiliated Individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
April 22, 2021 — Fourteen USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between March 29 and April 19... MORE

Public Health Emergency Declaration on USFK Installations Renewed
April 20, 2021 — The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency Declaration. It will remain in effect for 90 days after issue date, unless it is renewed or terminated before then... MORE

Four USFK-affiliated individuals Confirmed with COVID-19
April 15, 2021 — Four USFK-affiliated individuals tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in South Korea between March 31 and April 8... MORE