Gulfport NEX worker tested positive

GULFPORT, Miss. - A civilian worker here at the Naval Construction Battalion Center’s Naval Exchange (NEX) tested positive for COVID-19 on March 17, and is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment. The Defense Department has notified public health authorities of the positive test, and has taken precautions to ensure the employee is receiving appropriate care. In consultation with the State of Mississippi Public Health and Navy public health officials it was deemed that a quarantine for additional personnel was not needed due to the lack of exposure to other NEX employees/associates and patrons. Contact tracing performed by public health officials is also underway. The Navy is working closely with interagency partners to ensure everything possible to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 (coronavirus) on its personnel and families. (Source: Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport 03/18/20) https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=112383 NCBC Gulfport is a Seabee base that conducts deployments around the world. There has been no Navy military personnel to test positive.