Against the 'Invisible Enemy' Covid-19, the US Military

The U. S. Department of Defense focuses on protecting its forces, along with ensuring the safety of civilian servicemen and their families. Safety measures are at the forefront, because as of Wednesday, 49 men were in the army, 14 members were in the army outside the regular force, 19 were family members of the people in the army and Seven military contractors were positive for the flu virus.

Here are the steps taken by the US military before the Covid-19 pandemic:

Support home quarantine tasks

The US Department of Defense's first move was to send forces to support requests from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, allow military bases to isolate themselves and provide homes for servicemen. water from the epidemic area.

Research vaccine for SARS-CoV-2

Scientists at the Military Medical Research and Development Command are urgently searching for a flu vaccine. According to Secretary Mark Esper, the research is 'going well'. The vaccine is expected to appear in 12 to 18 months.

Mobilize National Guards

As of Wednesday, about 2,000 soldiers from the National Guard have been involved in the prevention of disease in 23 states. They disinfect public areas, provide food for people, support people to move,.

Play the reserve mask

Also according to Secretary Esper, the US Department of Defense will distribute 5 million N95 masks that are stored in the warehouse, the first 1 million masks will be issued immediately.

Prepare a field hospital

Put 'field hospital on the water' into use

Expected, two hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort of America will leave the port in a few weeks. Comfort is in charge of assisting New York, and Mercy is traveling to the US West Coast.

Set up a virus testing lab

Take supplies to the missing places

This week, the US Air Force C-17 cargo plane will carry 500,000 Covid-10 test kits from Italy to Tennessee.

Refer to BusinessInsider