WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The White House is in talks with the Pentagon about how the military can be released to handle the fast-moving coronavirus, U.S. authorities said on Tuesday, including establishing field medical facilities in states with a rise in cases.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence informed reporters at a news conference on Tuesday at the White House that the Army Corp might deploy field health centers, known as “MASH” systems (mobile army surgical medical facility) or assist renovate or broaden existing healthcare facilities.
Such units can be deployed extremely quickly at governors’ demands, Pence stated, adding that he has remained in talks with Washington state Governor Jay Inslee. Pence said the armed force could also provide medi