Chinanews, December 22. According to the British "Guardian" on the 22nd, citing Chilean media reports, since the outbreak of the new crown epidemic, Antarctica was the only continent on the earth that has not been "invaded" by the new crown virus.
And now, this pure land has also seen the new crown epidemic.
On the 21st local time, Chilean officials announced that at least 36 people in the country’s Bernardo O’Higgins Riquelme base in Antarctica had been diagnosed with the new crown.
Data map: A group of chinstrap penguins walking on an iceberg near the Le Maire Strait in Antarctica.
Ueslei Marcelino
According to the “Washington Post” report, on the 21st local time, Chilean officials announced that the Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme base had an outbreak of the new crown. At least 36 people were diagnosed, including 26 Chilean soldiers and 10 civilian.
The Chilean side has not disclosed the source of the infection, but Chilean media reported that earlier this month, a naval ship went to the Antarctic base to provide logistical support, and several crew members of this ship were detected as infected when they returned to Chile. The new crown virus.
The British "Guardian" stated that 36 people who tested positive at the research base had been sent to Punta Arenas, Chile, where they were quarantined and are currently in good health.