It is reported by the Military Times with reference to the message of the African command of the United States.
It is clarified that about 3 thousand American troops are at the base.
“The fight against COVID-19 is a top priority for me,” the publication quoted a statement by Major General Michael Turello, Commander of the Joint Forces on the Horn of Africa.
Earlier, the head of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhan Ghebreyesus said that the situation with the spread of coronavirus infection in Africa is worrying.