Other Post Covid-19 pandemic in relation to military and police forces

[morris]

As COVID-19 infection curve elongates in some places, Army Corps of Engineers has more time to build hospitals

The next hot spots could be in more remote areas.

www.militarytimes.com

FEMA is working with the Department of Health and Human Services and the state of New York to complete the construction of a 1,000-bed medical station at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City to care for patients with special health needs. (K.C. Wilsey/FEMA)

 

[Chazman]

Not sure where to put this, but this is pretty cool. Parents of French soldier who died of Spanish Flu in 1918 left his room untouched for 102 years.

Soldier's bedroom has not been touched since he died… in WORLD WAR I

Dragoons' Second Lieutenant Hubert Rochereau , 21, died from injuries in World War One. His bedroom in Belabre, south-western France, has remained untouched ever since.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[morris]

Defence is currently managing 33 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the locations illustrated above.

User account | Defence News

news.defence.gov.au

 

[berkut76]

Russia to Quarantine Troops Rehearsing for Postponed WWII Parade on Coronavirus Concerns

President Vladimir Putin postponed the landmark parade to mark the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II until later in 2020 as Russia struggles to contain the rapid spread of the coronavirus. Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed Friday that dozens of cadets, some of whom were reportedly involved in parade rehearsals, tested positive for Covid-19 in Moscow.

“The military teams have been ordered to return to home bases in accordance with the decision to postpone the military parade on Red Square,” Russia’s state-run TASS news agency quoted the Defense Ministry as saying.

“Upon arrival, all military personnel who took part in rehearsals will be placed in two-week quarantine,” it added.

The military said that all equipment that was used in the rehearsals will be disinfected, according to TASS.

Preparations for the military parade had been underway since February. Around 15,000 troops and 400 pieces of equipment were estimated to be preparing to take part in the 2020 parade.

 

[morris]

The military continues to diagnose more than 100 new COVID-19 cases a day

Cases have been rising steadily since late March.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[morris]

Ukraine News – 39 cases of coronavirus – Coronavirus – have been reported among Ukrainian military

Since the start of the pandemic, 2 people have recovered in the Armed Forces and 2 have died. In the ranks of the Ukrainian army found already 39 cases of coronavirus infection. This was reported i…

www.corona24.news

The commander of the National Guard of Ukraine became infected with the coronavirus :: Society :: RBC

The press service of the department said that the disease is almost asymptomatic, and the commander is in satisfactory condition. Photo: National Guard of Ukraine / Facebook The commander of the Na…

www.corona24.news

 

[morris]

Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19 slowing

Military asked to aid nursing homes in Quebec, Ontario; signs COVID-19 slowing

www.pipestoneflyer.ca

 

[morris]

COVID-19 and military readiness: Preparing for the long game

How will we keep our military combat-ready, and thus fully capable of deterrence globally, until a vaccine is available to our troops?

www.brookings.edu

So far, there would appear to be some 5,000 diagnosed cases of COVID-19 among some 1.3 million active-duty troops, with a death rate an order of magnitude less than in American society writ large.

 

[morris]

Taiwan navy races to trace 700 sailors on Pacific 'goodwill' tour after Covid-19 cases emerge

Authorities have contacted 200,000 people who could have had contact with the crew of a ship that toured the Pacific on a goodwill mission

www.theguardian.com

Taiwan President Apologizes After 28 Navy Sailors Infected in COVID-19 Cluster

Tsai Ing-wen vowed an investigation into Taiwan’s military, which lawmakers suspect failed to report COVID-19 cases on board a vessel returning from Palau.

thediplomat.com

 

[morris]

This is the plan to get all service members tested for COVID-19

More testing will role out in phases, with four tiers of priority.

www.militarytimes.com

The Defense Department has set a goal to be testing 60,000 service members a day for coronavirus by June.
The ability to test 60,000 troops a day, which would cover all active duty troops in a few weeks, won’t happen all at once.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has signed off on a four-tier scheme: tier one would include critical national capabilities, like nuclear forces; tier two includes deployed forces, tier three includes forward-deployed or redeploying forces; and tier four is the remainder of the force.

COVID-19 may increase risk of miscalculation and conflict with traditional adversaries

“To those who wish us harm, make no mistake: even with the challenges that this disease has brought to our shores, the Department of Defense stands ready to meet any threat and defend our nation.”

www.militarytimes.com

 

[Connaught Ranger]

ROMANIA - 10 soldiers in a military unit stationed in Arad, Western Romania have tested positive for COVID-19 news given on 23. 04. 2020.

 

[morris]

Janes | Latest defence and security news

Janes | The latest defence and security news from Janes - the trusted source for defence intelligence

www.janes.com

The infected servicemen are six Chilean Navy personnel who arrived in Sydney, New South Wales, in early January. After being locally tested and proving positive for Covid-19, they are set to remain in isolation at their hotel until the second week of April, navy officials said.

The infected sailors are part of a group of 50 “specialists” who are in Australia to receive technical training in preparation for the takeover of former RAN frigates HMAS Newcastle and HMAS Melbourne , sources familiar with the programme and situation told Jane’s .

 

[morris]

Chinese, US militaries on alert in Djibouti as rivals face Covid-19 threat

Both countries act to pre-empt potential outbreaks, with measures imposed at China’s only overseas base and the US’ largest African installation.

www.scmp.com

Military installations housing US forces in Djibouti were placed under “precautionary” public health emergency measures on Thursday, while China is also stepping up precautions against any emergency in its first overseas military base.

 

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Russian Ministry of Defense today published report on covid in Russian Army.
~2000 total cases, 1200 of them are cadets in various military schools\academies. School year in military schools will ended 1st May (month earlier then usual time). Most patients in mild condition, no deaths reported.

 

[morris]

The Taliban makes the most of Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan | Lowy Institute

Whether for propaganda or political clout, the group has adopted an unexpected response to the outbreak.

www.lowyinstitute.org

The insurgent group has launched a public-health awareness campaign that both the Afghan Ministry of Public Health and the US State Department have publicly appreciated and welcomed. The Taliban’s response to Covid-19 has been a stark contrast from other terrorist groups, including ISIS and al Qaeda, who have called Covid-19 a “divine retribution” and have used the opportunity to mount attacks and recruit new followers.

 

[colin traveller]

Saw 3 RAF A4OOM Land in succession at Glasgow .. earlier .. as they flew by my house .

 

[morris]

Military leaders warn we must prepare for a crisis worse than COVID-19

A confidential report commissioned by the Department of Defence predicted medical shortages, panic-buying and mass job losses a year before the COVID-19 outbreak.

www.abc.net.au

 

[muck]

The Taliban makes the most of Covid-19 crisis in Afghanistan | Lowy Institute

Whether for propaganda or political clout, the group has adopted an unexpected response to the outbreak.

www.lowyinstitute.org

The insurgent group has launched a public-health awareness campaign that both the Afghan Ministry of Public Health and the US State Department have publicly appreciated and welcomed. The Taliban’s response to Covid-19 has been a stark contrast from other terrorist groups, including ISIS and al Qaeda, who have called Covid-19 a “divine retribution” and have used the opportunity to mount attacks and recruit new followers.

That's actually a bit of a good sign. It might suggest they've realised they need to assume a bit responsibility for the community if they want to be seen as a force that strives for the good of the country.

The public in the West often forgets the Taliban are not freedom fighters, but a party to a civil war. Everyone who's not Pashtun has every reason in the world to be wary of the Taliban.

 

[morris]

Coronavirus response: Slovenian Military Medical Unit supports EUFOR with preventive testing

Slovenia facilitated this month the start of COVID-19 preventive testing of EUFOR personnel at Camp Butmir in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in line with efforts to protect military and civilian personnel in international operations.

www.nato.int

 

[morris]

Janes | Latest defence and security news

Janes | The latest defence and security news from Janes - the trusted source for defence intelligence

www.janes.com

An undisclosed number of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) protection troops have been decontaminating hundreds of square kilometres daily in all of Russia’s four military districts, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reported in a series of announcements since 24 April.

CBRN protection troops equipped with decontamination vehicles and kits are consuming tens of tonnes of calcium hypochlorite bleaching agent each day. The interiors and exteriors of factories, administrative buildings, food halls, road surfaces, vehicles, and open spaces are being decontaminated, while checkpoints and health facilities are being established.