National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow
Around 400 National Guard personnel have been activated across six states to support operations to stem the spread of novel coronavirus, the National Guard Bureau said in a press release.
The governors of Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Rhode Island and Washington have all activated components of their Army and Air National Guard. Guardsmen in California and Maryland are also expected to join their statesโ efforts today.
โThe National Guard is fully involved at the local, state, and federal level in the planning and execution of the nationโs response to COVID-19,โ a National Guard Bureau spokesperson said in the release. โIn times of emergency, the National Guard Bureau serves as a federal coordinating agency should a state require assistance from the National Guard of another state.โ
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