Shelter- in- place order at U. S. base in Japan

A shelter- in- place order was issued at the U. S. Naval Air Facility Atsugi in Japan because of an ongoing investigation of positive coronavirus cases, the base announced Thursday on its Facebook page.

Atsugi, about 20 miles southwest of Tokyo, is home to about 10,000 servicemembers, support staff and family members.

“This shelter- in- place directive has been put in place to safeguard the community and prevent any future spread,” the post said. “Further guidance is forthcoming.”