Members of the Massachusetts National Guard will be activated to assist with logistics and supply work with various agencies as the state continues to combat the spread of COVID-19.Gov. Charlie Baker’s order authorizes activation of up to 2,000 National Guard members across the state who will be tasked with supporting requests from state agencies for equipment, logistics, warehousing, and related duties. "Activating the National Guard will help support our Administration’s efforts to keep residents safe and secure during the COVID-19 outbreak," Baker said. "The expertise of the Massachusetts National Guard will benefit our communities with logistical support and other assistance as we continue to respond to this crisis."Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on March 10 in response to COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, in response to a rapidly growing number of cases.The virus causes a respiratory infection that can be deadly. The illness has flu-like symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including fever, cough and shortness of breath.It was declared to be a pandemic March 11, by the World Health Organization.President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the situation March 13. PHNjcmlwdCBpZD0iaW5mb2dyYW1fMF85MTUyMTg3My03NmRhLTQ0ZmUtOTA0Ny1mMTllZWFlZGFjNmQiIHRpdGxlPSJDb3JvbmF2aXJ1cyBpbiBNYXNzYWNodXNldHRzIiBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vZS5pbmZvZ3JhbS5jb20vanMvZGlzdC9lbWJlZC5qcz9yeXoiIHR5cGU9InRleHQvamF2YXNjcmlwdCI+PC9zY3JpcHQ+Cg==.

Members of the Massachusetts National Guard will be activated to assist with logistics and supply work with various agencies as the state continues to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Gov. Charlie Baker’s order authorizes activation of up to 2,000 National Guard members across the state who will be tasked with supporting requests from state agencies for equipment, logistics, warehousing, and related duties.


"Activating the National Guard will help support our Administration’s efforts to keep residents safe and secure during the COVID-19 outbreak," Baker said. "The expertise of the Massachusetts National Guard will benefit our communities with logistical support and other assistance as we continue to respond to this crisis."

Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts on March 10 in response to COVID-19, caused by the novel coronavirus, in response to a rapidly growing number of cases.

The virus causes a respiratory infection that can be deadly. The illness has flu-like symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including fever, cough and shortness of breath.

It was declared to be a pandemic March 11, by the World Health Organization.



President Donald Trump declared a national emergency over the situation March 13.



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