MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers announced Wednesday that personnel from the U.S. Department of Defense will be deployed to help with the state’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Approximately 45 U.S. Army medical personnel will respond to the Marshfield Medical Center facilities in Marshfield, Eau Claire, Beaver Dam and Rice Lake, according to a news release.
“Wisconsin’s healthcare system is strained, and our frontline healthcare workers are doing amazing work under extraordinary circumstances,” Evers said. “Many of them working back-to-back shifts in head-to-toe PPE, putting their health and safety on the line to take care of our vulnerable COVID-19 patients. This additional support is crucial and I thank the Department of Defense for providing these resources to the state.”
According to the release, the Marshfield Clinic system is in need of additional help due to increased patient demand.
The operation will be overseen by the U.S. Army officials in coordination with federal and state efforts.
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