They weren't isolated per the article...
Coronavirus pandemic: Antarctic outpost hit by Covid-19 outbreak
Eleven staff members at the station were infected but officials say the situation is not serious.www.bbc.com
Scientists are as baffled as they were in 1974 when a cold developed in half the isolated scientists stationed in Anarctica working on phased mm array ice scanner.
As 5g is now up and running at the base, we should get a crystal clear interview soon.
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"The first positive test was recorded on 14 December, among a team who had arrived seven days earlier."
"It isn't the first time research stations in Antarctica have been affected by a coronavirus outbreak.
Last year, a number of Chilean military personnel based at Bernardo O'Higgins research station were infected after sailors on a supply ship tested positive for the virus."
