Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli | David Hecker/Getty Images Top US Army general in Europe may have been exposed to coronavirus Lt Gen Christopher Cavoli is currently ‘self-monitoring.’

The top U.S. Army general in Europe, as well as several staff members, are working remotely after possibly coming in contact with the coronavirus during a recent conference, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced today.

Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli and the other people who may have been exposed are “self-monitoring out of an abundance of caution and following recommended protocols,” McCarthy said in a statement. Cavoli is the senior-most military member to possibly be exposed to the virus.

The event where the possible exposure took place was the Land Forces Commanders conference for NATO members held in Wiesbaden, Germany, on March 6, an Army spokesperson said.

U.S. Army Europe is headquartered at Lucius D. Clay Kaserne, an Army installation in Wiesbaden-Erbenheim, Germany. Last week, 23 U.S. soldiers in Norway for a large-scale exercise were quarantined after possibly encountering a Norwegian service member who tested positive for the virus, which has sickened more than 100,000 people around the globe.

Europe, particularly Italy, has been hit hard, and Italian officials have quarantined some 16 million people over the weekend. U.S. Army Europe public health officials have notified all other U.S. personnel who may have been exposed to the virus.

“We are conducting daily assessments of the situation and are consulting with medical professionals, the joint and OSD staff, our exercise host nations, and other allies and partners,” McCarthy said. “Our nation, our Army, our allies and potential adversaries should know that our Soldiers remain ready.”