The number of service members who had tested positive for coronavirus increased to 49, compared to the 36 a day earlier, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.
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In a statement, the Pentagon said that in addition to the service members, 14 civilian employees, 19 dependents and 7 contractors had tested positive as well.
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