US Defense Department Announces 1st Coronavirus Death
A U.S. military contractor has died after contracting the novel coronavirus, officials with the Defense Department announced Sunday.
A Crystal City, Virginia-based contractor who worked at the Defense Security Cooperation Agency died March 21, according to a DoD release. DSCA provides assistance and resources to U.S. allies; its headquarters is inside the Pentagon.
"The individual had tested positive for COVID-19 and had been under medical treatment at a local hospital," officials said. "Our condolences go out to his family, friends and co-workers and we thank the medical professionals who worked to save his life in the face of this virus."
The contractor, who was not identified, was receiving hospital treatment at the time of his death.
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