The nation\u2019s largest shipyard continues to await results on coronavirus tests administered to 14 military and civilian personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So far, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility<\/a> has yet to record a positive case, and officials say they\u2019re following the latest policies from both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Defense Department to protect the health of their personnel and the Kitsap County community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cPSNS & IMF leadership continues to meet daily to evaluate the situation and assess the need for further action in coordination with Naval Sea Systems Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet,\u201d wrote shipyard spokeswoman Meghan Henderson in a prepared statement to Navy Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe health and safety of our workforce and community is \u2014 and always will be \u2014 the shipyard\u2019s top priority,” she added. “The shipyard\u2019s efforts and planning are focused on ensuring we are aligned with DoD guidance, implementing CDC recommendations and fulfilling our critical national security mission. We are working to keep the workforce informed. The health of our people is our primary concern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t
\u201cPSNS & IMF leadership continues to meet daily to evaluate the situation and assess the need for further action in coordination with Naval Sea Systems Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet,\u201d wrote shipyard spokeswoman Meghan Henderson in a prepared statement to Navy Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe health and safety of our workforce and community is \u2014 and always will be \u2014 the shipyard\u2019s top priority,” she added. “The shipyard\u2019s efforts and planning are focused on ensuring we are aligned with DoD guidance, implementing CDC recommendations and fulfilling our critical national security mission. We are working to keep the workforce informed. The health of our people is our primary concern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\t