2021.04.02 23:45Nation

ジブチの陸自隊員、新型コロナ　海賊対処の支援拠点―防衛省

　防衛省統合幕僚監部は２日、海上自衛隊の海賊対処活動を地上で支援するため、ジブチに派遣されている２０代の陸上自衛隊員１人が新型コロナウイルスに感染したと発表した。現地宿舎で隔離中という。
　隊員は２日に発熱などの症状があり、検査で新型コロナの陽性反応が確認された。感染経路を調べている。
　ジブチは海賊対処で派遣されている海自護衛艦やＰ３Ｃ哨戒機の拠点。地上の警備や施設の維持管理のため、陸自隊員約８０人が派遣されている。（2021/04/02-23:45）

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2021.04.02 23:45Nation

Japan GSDF Troop in Djibouti Found with Novel Coronavirus

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One of Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force troops dispatched to Djibouti has been confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus, the Joint Staff of the Defense Ministry said Friday.
   The person, aged under 30, is now being quarantined. The GSDF troop tested positive for the virus after developing such symptoms as fever on Friday, according to the Joint Staff. How the troop caught the coronavirus is being investigated.
   Djibouti has been a base for a Maritime SDF destroyer and P-3C patrol aircraft engaged in anti-piracy operations.
   Some 80 GSDF troops are now deployed in the country to provide support for the anti-piracy mission, such as security activity on the ground and management of related facilities.

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