As The Covid-19 Pandemic Spreads, The U.S. Military Preparing For 'Worst-Case Scenario' In Europe

Air Force Lt. Col. Carla M. Gleason moderates a VTC press conference with Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, to discuss the command's efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Pentagon, Washington D.C., March 20, 2020. (DoD/Army Staff Sgt. Nicole Mejia)

Washington Times: U.S. military preparing for 'worst-case scenario' in Europe

U.S. troops in Europe are preparing for the “worst-case scenario” as the coronavirus spreads across the continent, military leaders said Friday.

Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander of U.S. European Command, said there are about 35 reported cases among American military personnel stationed in Europe.

But with the virus spreading quickly across the region and with countries such as Italy, France, Spain and others facing grave situations, the outlook for U.S. forces could deteriorate rapidly.

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