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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.
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.
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.
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