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Army Details Coronavirus Response Effort, Have 45 Confirmed Cases

Army Details Coronavirus Response Effort, Have 45 Confirmed Cases
Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, USACE Commanding General and 54th US Army Chief of Engineers, addresses regimental leadership at Fort Leonard Wood on April 28, 2017

Army leadership on Friday detailed the service’s response to the coronavirus outbreak including working with industry to maintain production lines and assist with manufacturing medical equipment and mobilizing its Corps of Engineers to begin establishing hospital-like facilities.  Secretary Ryan McCarthy told reporters, as of Thursday, the Army had 45 confirmed coronavirus cases, which includes 21 soldiers, six civilians, eight family members and 10 contractors.  “We are altering exercises, training and our current day-to-day operations to ensure safety for all. To…

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