The U.S. military is expecting an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Germany and could restrict troops travel there, the commander of U.S. forces in Europe told senators Tuesday.
Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, who also serves as NATO supreme allied commander, was peppered by Senate Armed Services members from both parties on what precautions European Command has taken to protect U.S. troops and their families from the outbreak.
Wolters told Sen. Richard Blumenthal that travel by service members and their families had been restricted for two states in Italy.
Asked if there are plans to restrict travel in any other countries, Wolters replied, “We anticipate the need may arise in Germany, but that is still to be determined.”
“In Europe today, we have over 300 cases and the nation that is most concerned is Italy with six reported deaths,” Wolters told Blumenthal. “Weve restricted travel to certain zones and we require all mil-air arrival flights to be screened for the virus.”
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The U.S. military is expecting an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Germany and could restrict troops travel there, the commander of U.S. forces in Europe told senators Tuesday.
Air Force Gen. Tod Wolters, who also serves as NATO supreme allied commander, was peppered by Senate Armed Services members from both parties on what precautions European Command has taken to protect U.S. troops and their families from the outbreak.
Wolters told Sen. Richard Blumenthal that travel by service members and their families had been restricted for two states in Italy.
Asked if there are plans to restrict travel in any other countries, Wolters replied, “We anticipate the need may arise in Germany, but that is still to be determined.”
“In Europe today, we have over 300 cases and the nation that is most concerned is Italy with six reported deaths,” Wolters told Blumenthal. “Weve restricted travel to certain zones and we require all mil-air arrival flights to be screened for the virus.”
Sen. Tom Cotton also pressed Wolters on closures of facilities such as schooRead More – Source
