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Edward Air Force Base confirms active duty member tests positive for COVID-19

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — The Edwards Air Force Base confirmed that an active duty member, assigned to the 412th Test Wing, tested positive for COVID-19.

The member "does not reside on Edwards Air Force Base and was quarantined at an off-base residence after showing signs during a vacation," according to an EAFB press release issued Saturday.

The duty member is now being treated at an off-installation medical facility not on the base.

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