Latest "coronavirus testing" stories

As COVID-19 spikes across US, troop diagnoses jump 20 percent in a week

Defense Department coronavirus cases continue to rise, but officials have declined to comment on the spike.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class James Mckenzie takes the temperature of a Marine on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., on March 31, 2020.

More than 5,000 troops positive for coronavirus as military expands testing

The military is no longer planning to test all troops across the entire force.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

More than 4,000 troops have been diagnosed with COVID-19

A second outbreak on a Navy ship has prompted more tests of asymptomatic troops.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

As COVID testing increases, military reports a jump in virus cases among troops

The Defense Department has begun testing asymptomatic service members for COVID-19.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

This is the plan to get all service members tested for COVID-19

More testing will role out in phases, with four tiers of priority.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

The military continues to diagnose more than 100 new COVID-19 cases a day

Cases have been rising steadily since late March.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

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