AD“A decision was made to continue with training missions while taking precautionary measures to limit any possible spread,” Hoffman said. Army officials considered a 30-day freeze on sending additional recruits to basic training. Larry Hogan (R.) announced on Monday that he was activating 1,000 guardsmen to respond to the virus’s spread in his state and notifying an additional 1,200 Guard members that they might also be needed. Other states also have activated Guard members, including New York, where Gov. ADThe National Guard members involved in the response to disease are helping to establish drive-through testing facilities, providing support in state emergency operations centers and disinfecting public areas, said April Cunningham, a National Guard Bureau spokeswoman.

Source: Washington Post March 16, 2020 21:41 UTC