USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort: 2020 COVID-19 Deployment
This is the U.S. Navy blog site for the 2020 deployment of Navy hospital ships USNS Mercy (T-AH-19) and USNS Comfort (T-AH-20) to provide medical support to Americans in regions significantly affected by the COVID-19 virus pandemic. Navy medical professionals on both ships will assist local health care providers by offering care to persons who do not have the virus, freeing local hospitals and clinics to treat COVID-19 patients.
Visit here frequently to see the latest video content, imagery, news articles and other information about these ships and their Navy crew members as they serve Americans during this deployment.
Overview
The operation is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with U.S. Northern Command, Military Sealift Command and the U.S. Navy. The Navy is committed to providing Defense Support of Civil Authorities by increasing medical capacity and collaboration for medical assistance in two areas of the country that have seen tremendous impact from the coronabvirus pandemic.
Latest
News Releases
March 24, 2020: Navy Reserve Arrives to Support USNS Mercy
March 18, 2020 – Hospital Ships, Other DOD Assets Prepare for Coronavirus Response
Supporting Content
DVIDS Resources (Video, Imagery, Additional Reporting)
Historical Perspective
Answering the Call: Stateside Deployments of U.S. Navy Hospital Ships
More Resources
Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED)
U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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