A spokesperson for the embassy of the United States in Pakistan on Saturday said the establishment is aware of reports of a suspected case of coronavirus attributed to an employee of the embassy located in Islamabad. “We are aware of reports of a COVID-19 case related to an Islamabad Embassy employee. Due to privacy concerns, we are not able to share additional information,” the spokesperson said in a statement released to media on Saturday. The embassy is also aware of another report that another employee of the embassy, who arrived at Islamabad airport on Saturday morning, is showing signs of the illness, the spokesperson said. “That employee is currently being evaluated.” According to the press release, the US Department of State has reaffirmed that it has no greater responsibility than the safety and security of US citizens overseas and locally employed staff. “In coordination with Pakistani authorities, the embassy in Islamabad is implementing all appropriate measures to help control the spread of COVID-19,” the spokesperson noted. Reports said a US diplomat tested positive for coronavirus symptoms at the Islamabad airport on Saturday. According to official documents of the health department, the diplomat arrived in Islamabad from Doha. Reports said the diplomat, instead of being shifted to a hospital, has been moved to an isolation ward at the US Embassy.