“The US military announced Monday it is sending approximately 50 medical and support personnel to the San Antonio area at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a sign of potential concern that civilian medical personnel could be overwhelmed by the rise in coronavirus cases in Texas” CNN reports.
“The personnel, from the 627th Hospital Center in Carson, Colorado, will ‘provide medical assistance by embedding in medical care facilities in the San Antonio, Texas area,’ according to a statement from the US Northern Command, which oversees US military operations in North America.”
“‘The medical personnel include emergency room and critical care nurses, respiratory specialists and support personnel,’ the statement continued.”