CAFB sets official business only

COLUMBUS AFB, Miss. - As of March 22, Columbus Air Force Base has declared a public health emergency and is in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level Charlie - limiting CAFB to official business only. As of March 23, there is one positive case of COVID-19 on base. However, the person was not tested at base medical’s Koritz Clinic, and was not part of the three previously reported cases that were tested. The test was conducted by an off-base provider. The member has been on self-quarantine for the last 10 days. Public health is conducting a normal procedures investigation. At this time, no additional measures are required at CAFB. In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Col. Samantha Weeks, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, implemented protection measures across the base to help flatten the curve. “The bottom line is, we need to continue to take care of ourselves … so that we can protect the force,” Weeks said, and to “protect our mission” of training pilots. (CAFB 03/23/19) Keesler AFB, Miss., is also at HPCON 'Charlie'. https://www.keesler.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2121504/keesler-enters-hpcon-charlie-for-covid-19/