It's the only continent without the virus, and there is a global effort to make sure incoming scientists and workers don’t bring it with them. 9News
Upon their arrival at McMurdo Station, the facility entered Code Yellow, meaning everybody will wear masks for two weeks.“We are being meticulous to ensure nothing happens,” German said.
Still, the flight delays over recent weeks underscore how difficult it can be to quickly evacuate people from Antarctica who are suffering severe medical problems. Officials say unusual teamwork among the United States, China, Russia and other countries took place this year to ensure they keep the virus out.
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