Updated on February 20, 2021 at 11:35 am
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy M. Black
A number of sailors assigned to the San Diego-based USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) have tested positive for COVID-19, confirmed Nicole Schwegman, Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific spokesperson.
The individuals who tested positive are not on the ship including those they came in close contact with, confirmed Schwegman.
Download our NBC 7 mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. No Lake Champlain Sailors have been hospitalized and all positives are in isolation in accordance with the U.S. Pacific Fleet Guidelines, Schwegman said.