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Message from the Director

In the last few weeks, we have seen COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus, spread from nation to nation. The fast-moving pace of this virus and the potential for a pandemic situation necessitate a steady and reliable single point of information to obtain the most comprehensive picture of what is happening across the globe.

There have been a lot of questions surrounding COVID-19, from symptom assessment to travel guidance. This webpage will serve as a collection point for the answers to those questions as we release up-to-date information and guidance on the progression of the virus and provide a better understanding of the COVID-19 situation.

In times like these, when uncertainty lends itself to panic, it is important to remain calm and stay informed. We will continue pushing updates as we get them. Use the information, communicate the facts with your loved ones, and keep asking questions.

Thank you for helping us take care of each other as we address this situation.

LTG Robert P. Ashley, Jr.
Director, Defense Intelligence Agency

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DOD Officials Explain New Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions
New York Army National Guard Pfc. Michael Ulrichy, assigned to the 4th Finance Detachment of the 53rd Troop Command, distributes hand sanitizer to members of the Mamaroneck Highway Department near New Rochelle, N.Y., March 13, 2020. Ulrichy and more than 250 other New York National Guardsmen were helping a New York State Department of Health task force to contain and mitigate the COVID-19 virus cluster outbreak in Westchester County, N.Y.
March 15, 2020 - Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary
A 3D print of a SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—virus particle. The virus surface (blue) is covered with spike proteins (red) that enable the virus to enter and infect human cells. For more information, visit the NIH 3D Print Exchange at 3dprint.nih.gov.
March 13, 2020 - CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
U.S. Created 'Protective Bubbles' Around Bases in South Korea, General Says
A soldier waits to conduct a screening at one of U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys gates in South Korea, Feb. 27, 2020. COVID-19 screening procedures are being conducted at all U.S. Army installations in South Korea.
March 13, 2020 - Army Gen. Robert B. ''Abe'' Abrams, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, briefed Pentagon reporters on the USFK's response to the coronavirus.
Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions
Domestic Travel Restriction
March 13, 2020 - Today, the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories. This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty.
Childcare relief for Defense Intelligence Agency employees
March 12, 2020 - Defense Intelligence Agency employees affected by school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic can arrange for childcare relief through the Department of Defense Employee Assistance Program.
DOD Halts Travel To, From COVID-19 Affected Countries
Soldiers prescreen personnel entering U.S. Army Garrison Casey in Dongducheon, South Korea, for symptoms of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Feb. 26, 2020. Additional screening measures of a verbal questionnaire and temperature check are in response to the heightened awareness of COVID-19 following a surge in cases throughout South Korea and are meant to help control the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the force.
March 12, 2020 - In response to the growing coronavirus epidemic, Defense Department officials are looking to safeguard the health and safety of military and civilian personnel and their families.
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