4 NATO soldiers test positive COVID-19 in Afghanistan

NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Kabul say 38 personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation

NATO-led Resolute Support mission in Kabul say 38 personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation. PHOTO: ANADOLU

KABUL:
At least four service members of the Nato-led Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the alliance confirmed on Tuesday.

In a brief statement, the mission said these are the first positive tests among the soldiers stationed in the war-ravaged country.

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It said 38 personnel exhibiting flu-like symptoms are in isolation and receiving medical care.

The total number of positive cases rose to 34 in the war-torn country on Sunday.

“There is fear of a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the country, especially in Kabul with around 6 million people,” said Afghanistan's Health Minister Ferzoddin Feroz .

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