USFK says Burger King worker is its ninth coronavirus case as South Korean numbers show signs of slowing

SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean woman who works for the U.S. military in Daegu tested positive for the new coronavirus, raising the military’s total to nine, the command said Tuesday, as the overall number of cases in South Korea showed signs of slowing.

U.S. Forces Korea said the woman, who worked at Camp Walker, has isolated herself at her off-base residence in the southeastern city, which is at the center of the outbreak that has led to more than 7,500 infections nationwide, with 54 deaths.

The woman worked at the Burger King on Camp Walker, the garrison’s commander said. She had no symptoms but had herself tested after an acquaintance was infected, Col. Edward Ballanco said.

The risk that she had contaminated others was mitigated by the fact that she had worn protective gear and the restaurant has been take-out only due to the crisis, he added. The restaurant has been closed.

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