Princess Elisabeth Polar Station implemented strict rules to avoid infections, but at least 16 of its 25 workers have tested positive for COVID, according to a report.
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- COVID-19: Antarctica research station battling coronavirus outbreak Princess Elisabeth Polar Station implemented strict rules to avoid infections, but at least 16 of its 25 workers have tested positive for COVID, according to a report.
- Image: Princess Elisabeth is the world’s first zero emission polar research station.
- Pic: International Polar Foundation - Rene RobertA research station in Antarctica is battling a coronavirus outbreak, with at least 16 of the 25 workers testing positive for the virus.
- Princess Elisabeth Polar Station, a Belgian facility, implemented strict rules to avoid COVID-19 infections, Le Soir reported.
- Arrivals to the station, the world’s first zero emission polar research station, have been prohibited until the outbreak has been stopped.