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An employee of the Palau Ministry of Health wearing personal protective equipment conducts a COVID-19 test.

COVID-19 Testing

An employee of the Palau Ministry of Health conducts a COVID-19 test on a Marine assigned to the Task Force Koa Moana 20, I Marine Expeditionary Force in Peleliu, Republic of Palau, Aug. 5, 2020. Marines and sailors with TF KM20, are conducting engagements in the Republic of Palau from July through September. The Koa Moana task force has taken extensive measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of service members and Palauan citizens participating in TF KM20 is an enduring priority. Prior to deploying, all exercise members participated in a three-week quarantine. After arriving in Palau, the Marines and Sailors remain quarantined for an additional 14 days. To date, all members deployed as part of TF KM20 tested negative for COVID-19.

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