How is the U.S. Military Dealing with Zika?

UNITED STATES

05.27.2016

Video by Chief Petty Officer Alma Paschall 

Defense.gov         

The Defense Department is closely monitoring the spread of the Zika virus and is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assist in virus surveillance, response and research efforts. The department's highest priority is the health and safety of active duty service members, DoD civilians and their families, and the DoD has begun taking swift action to reduce exposure to this emerging disease. For more details, go to: http://www.defense.gov/News-Article-View/Article/760169/dod-adds-funding-to-enhance-zika-surveillance-by-military-labs

• Date Taken: 05.27.2016
• Date Posted: 05.31.2016 08:52
• Category: Series
• Video ID: 466429
• VIRIN: 160527-D-ZZ999-001
• Filename: DOD_103347577
• Length: 00:01:00
• Location: US