“In fact, when it was known that USAMRIID would be involved, the first phone call with the CDC, they assured me, ‘No, we absolutely need USAMRIID’s help on this,’ like they had with other responses,” Talley said.
COVID-19 and Fort DetrickFort Detrick is operating at Forced Health Protection Code Bravo, while taking Code Charlie measures, Talley said. That means they are using maximum distance and maximum telework.
Fort Detrick is still open, although its gym is not, Talley said.
There were soldiers who came back from areas with COVID-19 cases that were quarantined, Talley said, and measures are in place if anyone in Fort Detrick housing tests positive for the disease.