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- Thanks for tuning in to the MHS Minute.

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The military health system is partnering

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with the Department of Defense
to support U.S. citizens

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and ensure service members remain ready.

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What can you do in the
battle against Coronavirus?

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Foremost, practice social distancing.

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Stay home to flatten the
curve and stay in the fight.

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Second, give blood.

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The armed services blood program
is taking additional steps

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to protect the safety of
blood donors and staff.

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You can save a life, when you give blood.

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Military medicine is doing its part.

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Sending its two hospital ships
to boost medical capability

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in hard hit communities.

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Doing what it does best,

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the military will focus on trauma care

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freeing up local health care providers

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to treat COVID-19 patients.

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Agencies across the federal government

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have partnered up to combat this pandemic.

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Join this fight by
practicing social distancing,

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washing your hands regularly,

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avoiding groups and
above all staying home.

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Do it for yourself and the nation.