BANGOR — A Navy SEAL assigned to the Navy's special warfare division at Naval Base Kitsap has tested positive for novel coronavirus.

The petty officer second class is in isolation at Bangor, according to Lt. Matthew Stroup, a Navy spokesman. The sailor is "restricted in movement in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines," Stroup said. He tested positive Thursday.

The sailor's age, gender and hometown were not released.

Fellow members of the sailor's special warfare division who maintained close contact have also been "quarantined on base out of an abundance of caution," Stroup said. All are under the care of medical professionals, he added.

The case comes as the novel coronavirus surged among the military ranks to 124 on Friday, the Pentagon said. The total from Thursday was 81.

As of 5 a.m. Friday, there were 67 troops with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, an increase of 16 from Thursday. There were also 26 family members and 31 civilian employees and dependents with the virus.

Three service members and one contractor have recovered.

"U.S. Special Operations Command and the Navy are committed to taking every measure possible to protect the health of our force," Stroup said. "We remain in close coordination with local agencies, base tenant commands, and public health authorities to ensure the well-being of our personnel and the local community."

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USA TODAY contributed reporting. Reach Reporter Josh Farley with news tips at josh.farley@kitsapsun.com.