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Forty-nine service members have coronavirus: U.S. military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – 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.

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.

Reporting by Idrees Ali

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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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