Fort Sill confirms third positive coronavirus case

FORT STILL (KOKH) - On Saturday, a family member of an active duty service member from Fort Sill has tested positive for the coronavirus.

According to reports, Fort Sill currently has three confirmed positive cases of the coronavirus.

The family member received notification of a positive coronavirus test result and is taking appropriate actions to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

The family member is currently in isolation at their off-post residence and is a resident of Comanche County.

"Fort Sill remains steadfast on taking the appropriate actions to safeguard our community," said Maj. Gen. Kenneth Kamper. "We ask that our community take this serious and follow the guidance from the Center for Disease Control in practicing good hygiene, social distancing and staying home as much as possible."

The service member is currently showing mild symptoms and has been tested at Reynolds Army Health Clinic with pending results.

Reynolds Army Health Clinic will continue to support the county in tracing where this individual has had contact with others on Fort Sill and will notify those individuals that may have been impacted.

The Comanche County Health Department continues to take the lead in tracing the contact of coronavirus exposure outside Fort Sill.