Due to the spread of COVID-19 numerous countries are currently imposing a mandatory quarantine or have otherwise restricted travel from South Korea. Click here for the list: Travel Restriction List

*** USFK Novel Coronavirus Hotline at BDAACH: 050-3337-2556 (mobile to DSN); 737-2556 (DSN); Available from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m., 7 days a week. ***

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USFK Update:

August 7, 2020

Based on the continued low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within South Korea, and in particular the greater Seoul metropolitan area, USFK has adjusted its current health protection condition to “Bravo” peninsula-wide effective Monday, Aug. 10, at 4 p.m.

Due to continued associated risk, all bars, clubs and establishments that restrict entrance to adults only remain off limits pen-wide to all USFK-affiliated personnel until further notice.

The USFK community must remain disciplined, vigilant and adhere to the core health protection tenets that have enabled it to achieve its current level of success.

As USFK continues to monitor and assess the conditions within the peninsula, it will immediately snap back to a heightened HPCON posture without hesitation if a resurgence of the threat appears within our formations, installations or communities.

COVID-19 Survey:

Let your voice be heard! USFK's sixth survey is now available. We request you complete the survey by Friday, August 14th to help inform local policy, DoDEA school decisions, new arrival information, and future communication engagements regarding COVID-19.

Your answers are anonymous and confidential. Thank you!

Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/USFKconfidence6

August 6, 2020

Based on the continued low numbers of COVID-19 cases within Gwangju City and its five districts, General Abrams has designated the area is no longer off limits to USFK, CFC, and UNC personnel effective Friday, Aug. 7, at 6 a.m. This adjustment is consistent with Gwangju's current government guidance.

Please keep in mind, the threat of COVID-19 remains. The USFK community must remain vigilant and continue to follow our core tenets both on and off post: protect yourself with strict hygiene; protect your bubble by maintaining social distancing and wearing a mask when separation cannot be achieved, and avoid large crowds and handshakes; and protect others by staying home when you are sick. We all must do our part. Remain vigilant to safeguard the communities where we work and live.

July 28, 2020

1.) Please click here for the USFK Commander's Leave Guidance. Consistent with the Department of Defense Travel restrictions, the following measures are in effect until further notice for USFK.

2.) All USFK associated personnel (Service Members, Family Members, Civilian Employees, Contractors, and Retirees) wanting to quarantine at a location other than a dedicated quarantine facility must have a "Quarantine Action Plan" signed by an O-6 or civilian equivalent from their Korea based military unit or civilian organization. Retirees are authorized to sign for themselves and their family members. Arriving personnel, which reside in the immediate area, after providing a sample for their first COVID test will be released to their unit/organization’s representative provided they have a signed "Quarantine Action Plan". Installations are authorized to hold arriving personnel that do not reside in the immediate area until after the results of the first COVID test are returned. See Attachment 35 for "Quarantine Action Plan" example format. Visitors without one of the following documents: CAC, A-3 Visa/Immigration Card, SOFA verification Stamp, will follow ROK government procedures on arrival.

June 29, 2020

USFK's Bravo graphics for Yongsan district effective Monday, June 29 at 12 p.m.:

June 27, 2020

Based on the continued low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases within Yongsan district, USFK has adjusted the current health protection condition for Yongsan district from “Charlie” to “Bravo” for residents of Area II (+) only, effective Monday, June 29 at 12 p.m. while all other districts within Area II (+) remain in HPCON Charlie for the time being.

USFK has updated its definition of Area II (+) within the greater Seoul metropolitan area to match existing district boundaries; the exact Area II (+) including restricted and unrestricted regions is viewable on USFK’s interact hotspot map located at www.usfk.mil.

Authorized activities in Yongsan district include seated dining at restaurants, hotels, barbershops and hair salons, child care facilities, gyms, outdoor activities and all other authorized HPCON Bravo activities while maintaining social awareness and wearing a mask when 1-2 meters separation cannot be achieved.

This adjustment of authorized activities is consistent with current Republic of Korea government guidance within the greater Seoul metropolitan area.

Only personnel currently residing within Area II (+) are authorized travel to Yongsan district for the above mentioned activities, and can continue to leave that area for approved activities within all other HPCON Bravo areas.

Travel to Area II (+), with the exception of official and necessary duties, remains off-limits to all USFK-affiliated personnel who do not reside within Area II (+) until further notice.

While USFK is adjusting its health protection condition in Yongsan district, it is not lowering its guard. Due to continued associated risk, all bars, clubs and establishments that restrict entrance to adults only remain off limits pen-wide to all USFK-affiliated personnel until further notice.

The USFK Bravo for Yongsan District Memo:

May 20, 2020

Quarantine Information for inbound personnel:

Components, units and sponsors ensure inbound personnel conducting quarantine on Camp Humphreys receive 2ID quarantine guide.

Comprehensive quarantine guidance for all inbounds conducting quarantine on Camp Humphreys can be found here.

7th Air Force personnel PCSing to Korea will quarantine at either Osan Air Base or Kunsan Air base. Details on Osan’s quarantine process can be found here.

May 19, 2020

USFK's Bravo graphics effective Wednesday, May 20 at 6 a.m. :

HPCON B Graphic - The New Normal to protect yourself, protect your bubble, and protect others will be followed at all HPCON levels.

Click here to go to USFK's Bravo Q&A on Facebook

May 18, 2020

USFK Lowers Health Protection Condition to Bravo

Based on South Korea’s current COVID-19 conditions remaining favorable to their newly implemented social distancing and preventive measures, USFK decided to lower its current health protection condition from “Charlie” to “Bravo” effective Wednesday, May 20 at 6 a.m. for all areas except Area II (+) which will remain in HPCON Charlie for the time being.

USFK defines Area II (+) as the greater Seoul metropolitan area including the immediate region southward to just above Suwon; the exact boundary is viewable on USFK’s interact hotspot map located at www.usfk.mil

Authorized HPCON Bravo activities includes seated dining at restaurants, shopping and outdoor activities while maintaining social awareness and wearing a mask when 1-2 meters separation cannot be achieved.

USFK Press Release: USFK Lowers Health Protection Condition to Bravo

May 1, 2020

Let your voice be heard! USFK's fourth survey is now available. We request you complete the survey by Monday, May 4th to inform local policy and future communications engagements regarding COVID-19.

Your answers are anonymous and confidential. Thank you!

Click here to take the survey.

April 24, 2020

The USFK Commander has renewed the current Public Health Emergency for an additional 30 days effective today. It will remain in effect through May 23, unless it is renewed or terminated before then.

USFK declared the initial PHE on March 25, and it expired at midnight on April 23.

The decision to renew the PHE does not change USFK’s current health protection condition, preventive mitigation measures being taken, or indicate an increased risk level on USFK installations.

The USFK community has successfully followed control measures put in place to protect the force. This is evident in the less than 1% infection rate among our population of 58,000, however the risk of COVID-19 remains.

Despite USFK’s low infection rate, a select few individuals chose to not follow or adhere to the strict control measures. To date, the USFK commander has ordered seven non-uniformed USFK-affiliated individuals barred from all USFK installations for two years for violating existing preventive control measures during the declared PHE.

USFK will continually assess necessary preventive measures to protect the force.

USFK remains committed to providing a robust combined defense posture while maintaining a “Fight Tonight” readiness to protect the Republic of Korea against any adversary or threat while implementing and maintaining prudent preventive control measures to protect the force.

The USFK Public Health Emergency Renewal Memo:

USFK Public Health Emergency Renewal Graphic:

April 22, 2020

Effective April 20, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19.

All DoD service members and civilians, and their family members will stop all official travel – such as Permanent Change of Station or Temporary Duty.

Exceptions may be given for compelling cases where the travel is: (1) determined to be mission essential; (2) necessary for humanitarian reasons; or (3) warranted due to extreme hardship.

Please reach out to your chain of command to request an exception to policy. Click here for DoD guidance, helpful information, and an infographic on the update.

April 16, 2020

Due to the hard work of the City of Daegu, USAG Daegu, and 19th ESC, the USFK Commander has declared that the Daegu area is no longer a Hot Spot off-limits area, effective 15 April 2020 at 4:00 PM. Current HPCON measures and local restrictions still apply.

April 10, 2020

Effective today, to the extent practical all individuals on USFK installations will wear cloth face coverings or masks when they cannot maintain six feet of social distance in public areas or work centers.

Effective tomorrow - Saturday, April 11 - all individuals on USFK installations will be required to wear a cloth face coverings or mask in the Commissary, PX/BX, Shoppette, Food Court and Post Office during HPCON C and C+; cloth face coverings or masks will be worn at all times outside of residence during HPCON D.

Individuals in uniform may use service-issued balaclavas, neck gaiters, or cravats; black or white mask/N95 mask; or, other cloth covering that conforms to the CDC guidelines and is conservative in appearance/color (tan, black, brown, or OD green). Civilians may use any color to meet the requirement.

In addition, as a courtesy and sign of solidarity with our host nation communities, all USFK personnel are encouraged to wear cloth face coverings or masks when off installation; the face covering is a visible sign of our commitment to combatting COVID-19 and testament to US-ROK Alliance.

USFK has acquired 130K masks and will begin issuing them - two per member of USFK - next week for use.

March 26, 2020

To our USFK Community, a letter from our command team. The Public Health Emergency was not in response to an increased threat or spread of COVID-19. It was to ensure commanders have the ability to enforce total force compliance to #ProtectTheForce #StopTheSpread and #KILLtheVirus

Click here to read: Letter from USFK Command Team about the Public Health Emergency

March 16, 2020

Due to the decline in COVID-19 cases in Cheonan city, USFK has removed travel restrictions for the area. Personnel residing in Cheonan who were previously deemed non-mission essential should contact their command prior to returning to work.

March 10, 2020

The continued spread of COVID-19 cases in the Republic of Korea and areas surrounding USFK have affected our community. Due to this continued spread, USFK has designated multiple locations and areas as "hotspots" - public places visited by COVID-19 positive cases - to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Similar to designating Daegu as a USFK hotspot, USFK has designated Cheonan as its most recent hotspot. USFK personnel, including service members, families, DoD and KN civilian employees, and contractors living in Cheonan should follow these steps:

- USFK personnel living in Cheonan are temporarily deemed non-mission essential and will not report for duty unless authorized by an 0-6 or higher

- USFK personnel deemed mission essential will travel directly to and from work

- Those with authorized installation access retain privileges to conduct essential activities such as grocery shopping

- Minimize exposure to large groups

- Minimize use of mass transit and limit activity within the hotspot to necessary activities

We all have a personal responsibility to do our part to contain the spread of the virus and protect each other, and this requires everyone's total commitment to stop the spread of COVID-19.

March 9, 2020