The British Army have confirmed this afternoon that a Woodbridge-based soldier has tested positive for Covid 19.

The soldier was based at the Rock Barracks site.

A British Army spokesman said: “We can confirm that a soldier based at Rock Barracks in Woodbridge has tested positive for coronavirus; in accordance with Government guidelines, self-isolation and contact tracing procedures are being followed.

“All military activity is guided by public health protocols on social distancing, hygiene and the use of PPE.”

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