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The Defense Department announced on Sunday that a contractor has died after testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

  • The man — a Crystal City, Virginia-based contractor with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency — passed away on Saturday, per the DoD release. 
  • It is the first death reported among DoD cases.
  • The contractor was “under medical treatment at a local hospital” since testing positive for the virus.
  • Per DoD, his workspace at DSCA was cleaned when he tested positive, and his coworkers have been teleworking. 
  • “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 release says. 
Haley Britzky
Haley Britzky

Haley Britzky was the Task & Purpose Army reporter from 2019 to 2022. She previously worked at Axios covering breaking news. She reports on important developments within the service, from new uniforms to new policies; the realities of military life facing soldiers and their families; and broader cultural issues that expand outside of the Army, touching each of the military services.  Contact the author here.

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