BREAKING NEWS: CNMI’S number of positive cases now at 145
One additional incoming traveler has been confirmed positive for COVID-19. This brings the CNMI’s total to 145 cases since March 28, 2020.
The individual was identified by travel screening and confirmed diagnosis through fifth day testing.
The individual has been safely in quarantine and was moved to the designated isolation area for close monitoring.
The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp. has already initiated contact tracing for the most immediate contacts of the new confirmed case, including passengers on the same flight.