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National Guard helping virus-sapped states, hospitals

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 has soared to about 54,000 on average, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 years ago

Members of the Hawaii National Guard team with Maui county officials and volunteers to distribute groceries at a community food drive in support of COVID-19 operations, Wailuku, Hawaii, April 24, 2020.

Federal funds extended for National Guard virus assistance for Hawaii, 47 other states

The funding for National Guard units in Hawaii and 47 other states was scheduled to expire at the end of the month, but was extended through March.

4 years ago

World War II veteran beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday

He beat the Nazis and COVID.

4 years ago

Study of Marine recruits finds fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases

A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms.

4 years ago

States petition for federal National Guard orders to be extended for coronavirus response

Federal orders placing National Guard troops on COVID-19 response missions are set to end on August 21. If not extended, troops' pay and benefits will be greatly affected.

By Harm Venhuizen

5 years ago

Military member serving as Trump valet tests positive for coronavirus

A member of the military serving as one of President Donald Trump’s valets has tested positive for the coronavirus, the White House said Thursday. It said Trump and Vice President Mike Pence have since tested negative for the virus and “remain in good health.”

By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

5 years ago