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March 08, 2020 - 11:07 AM EDT
US Army orders stop to movement of troops in South Korea and Italy due to coronavirus
The U.S. Army has ordered a halt to the movement of troops and their families into and out of Italy and South Korea as part of its response to the novel coronavirus.
U.S. Forces Korea said in a statement on Sunday that the Army had ordered "all Army soldiers and family members moving to or from South Korea" to postpone their travel due to concerns about the coronavirus, which has infected thousands in the country. The order also applies to soldiers scheduled to attend professional military education in the U.S.
The announcement was made shortly after the Army unveiled an identical measure for troops stationed in Italy. U.S. Army Garrison Italy commander Col. Dan Vogel said in a Facebook video message Saturday that the halt to movement would take place "for the next 60 days or until further notice."
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/486498-us-military-orders-stop-to-movement-for-troops-in-south-korea-and-italy-due-to