7 Hawaii National Guard members contract COVID-19 after providing Inauguration Day security

HONOLULU — The Hawaii National Guard said Thursday seven members who traveled to Washington to help provide security on Inauguration Day have tested positive for COVID-19.

All were in isolation and haven’t displayed symptoms, the Guard said in a news release.

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Those who tested negative will still be required to complete a 14-day quarantine.

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