Coronavirus Fears Cause School Closures On U.S. Base In South Korea

The transcript discusses the evacuation of high school athletes from a base in South Korea to Japan after COVID-19 cases were detected among soldiers. Casey Cox, a student, shares his experience of the situation. The transcript highlights concerns about the virus spreading during a basketball tournament at Camp Humphreys. The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODIA) is taking precautions to prevent the virus from spreading in schools. Sporting events, including the Far East tournament, are canceled due to the pandemic. The U.S. Army Garrison Daegu remains on lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise in South Korea.

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