News - Category COVID-19

Feb. 18, 2021
Air Force adds to DOD mask guidance

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Acting Secretary of the Air Force John Roth issued a memorandum Feb. 16 that supplements the Defense Department’s new mask policy on military installations while performing official duties.The initial DOD memorandum was issued Feb. 4 and follows a Jan. 20
Feb. 11, 2021
DOD outlines new mask guidance

The memorandum states that all individuals on military installations and those performing official duties on behalf of DOD from any location other than home, including outdoor shared spaces, will wear masks. Masks must be in accordance with current CDC guidelines.
Jan. 28, 2021
Commander delivers latest COVID-19 update

Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base Jan. 27 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.
Jan. 27, 2021
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wright-Patterson AFB to hold town halls to provide COVID-19 and vaccine distribution updates

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The 88th Air Base Wing will hold two Facebook Live town halls to provide the latest information on COVID-19 and the current status of vaccine availability. The first town hall scheduled for this afternoon at 4:30 p.m., Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing
Jan. 26, 2021
Med Group opens up COVID-19 vaccine offerings

The 88th Medical Group is set to expand its offering of the COVID-19 vaccine after working through the initial phases of first responders and medical personnel at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Jan. 14, 2021
Wright-Patt commander gives COVID-19 update

Col. Patrick Miller, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, addressed the base Jan. 13 on Facebook Live concerning the latest COVID-19 situation update.
Jan. 4, 2021
Wright-Patterson Medical Center begins administering COVID-19 vaccine

Wright-Patterson Medical Center began administering the vaccine Monday to Air Force medical staff and first responders in accordance with the Department of Defense’s phased approach, which prioritizes health care providers, support staff, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 22, 2020
A shot of hope: Naval Hospital Jacksonville administers COVID-19 vaccine

Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville is among the first wave of Department of Defense (DoD) hospitals to receive COVID-19 vaccines. NH Jacksonville received an initial supply on Dec. 15, and vaccinations started on Dec. 16.
Dec. 22, 2020
FIRST EAST COAST SAILOR RECEIVES COVID-19 VACCINE AT NMCP

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) Immunization Clinic personnel administered a COVID-19 vaccination to the first East Coast waterfront Sailor, Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Blair Taylor, Dec. 21.
Dec. 22, 2020
NMCP Staff Members Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Dec. 15, 2020) – – Hospitalman Roman Silvestri administers one of the first COVID-19 vaccines given at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) to Cmdr. Joseph Kotora, Medical Services director, and Emergency Medical Services Medical Director for Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, Dec.