First case of coronavirus reported at Scott Air Force Base
The first confirmed case of COVID-19 has been announced at Scott Air Force Base.
A Department of Defense civilian employed at the base was tested March 26, with the results confirmed Tuesday, the base statement said. The employee has been working from home since March 18 and was not symptomatic.
Officials said the case was not travel-related, and the employee is now recovering at home.
As of Tuesday, St. Clair County had reported 42 cases of COVID-19 and two deaths from the virus.
This story was originally published April 1, 2020 at 10:46 AM.
Kavahn Mansouri
Belleville News-Democrat