Duval County

Florida National Guard Adjutant General tests positive for COVID-19

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Adjutant General for the Florida National Guard, Maj. Gen. James Eifer has tested positive for COVID-19.

Out of an abundance of caution, Eifert has been in quarantine for more than two weeks since learning of his possible exposure. More than a week into his quarantine, Eifert began showing symptoms of COVID-19, got tested and received a positive result.

“The health of our Guardsmen and Department of Military Affairs employees is my top priority, and I will continue to act in accordance with all CDC protocols in order to keep them safe,” Eifert said. “My positive test result goes to show that this illness does not discriminate, and highlights how important it is to follow the guidelines to limit its spread.”