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Michigan National Guard Assist Michigan Bureau of Laboratories for COVID-19 Testing

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April 17, 2020 | 1:19

Michigan National Guard members from the 51st Civil Support Team assist with COVID-19 testing at the Bureau of Laboratories for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lansing Michigan, April 17, 2020. The Guard members, who are scientists, are assisting due to the increase in COVID-19 specimen volume as the laboratory is receiving up to 400 samples a day. As of April 20, 2020, 785 Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are actively supporting the state's COVID-19 response and are supporting requests from local communities and state agencies. Response missions include Food Distribution, Screening Operations, Reception & Staging, Supply & Logistics Management, State Emergency Operations Center Staff Augmentation, and Alternate Care Facility Support. (Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. David Eichaker/released)

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