Gov. Little activates National Guard again, directs hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals - KMVT

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BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —Gov. Brad Little announced Tuesday he is reactivating the National Guard and directing hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients.

Governor Little said Tuesday the moves are a last-ditch effort to avoid activating for the first time statewide crisis standards of care that could force medical professionals to decide who lives and who dies.

Little is adding up to 370 additional personnel to help hospitals with the latest COVID-19 surge. The release says by mobilizing the Idaho National Guard again, up to 150 guardsmen will support short-staffed medical facilities. They will be doing logistical support like screenings, lab work and other duties.

Around 200 additional medical and administrative personnel will be made available to the state through a contract with the U.S. General Services Administration. The release also says a 20-person Department of Defense medical response team will be deployed to north Idaho, where they are experiencing the greatest need.

#BREAKING: Gov. Brad Little is activating the National Guard again. Hundreds of new medical personnel will help Idaho hospitals overwhelmed with unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. #idahoCovid19

— Nicole Camarda (@CamardaNicole) August 31, 2021

“Idaho hospitals are beyond constrained. Our healthcare system is designed to deal with the everyday realities of life. Our healthcare system is NOT designed to withstand the prolonged strain caused by a global pandemic. It is simply not sustainable. Please choose to receive the vaccine now to support your fellow Idahoans who need you,” Little said.

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August 31, 2021 at 11:51PM
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Gov. Little activates National Guard again, directs hundreds of new medical personnel to help Idaho hospitals - KMVT

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