Fort Gordon has reported its first case of COVID-19.

According to a news release, a retired individual who lives in the area but not on the installation sought medical treatment for an unrelated concern at Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

The patient was tested for COVID-19 with a positive result and is in isolation at the hospital, which notified public health authorities.

"Fort Gordon will continue to take all necessary precautions to maintain the health and safety of everyone on the installation," said Maj. Gen. Neil S. Hersey, Commanding General, Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon. "I encourage everyone to continue to aggressively utilize all preventive measures as outlined by the Center of Disease Control to prevent the spread of this virus, know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, and stay informed of the Army Public Health Center’s (APHC) Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie measures that went into effect Saturday, March 21, 2020 on Fort Gordon."

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