It is among measures being examined by Armed Forces' chiefs as the military response to the Covid-19 pandemic ramps up. An 10,000 extra personnel, on top of 10,000 already at “high readiness”, will be part of a “Covid Support Force” ready to help Government departments and local resilience forums. It is playing a key role in returning to the UK passengers affected by an outbreak on the Fred Olsen ship Braemar. (Image: Getty Images)Armed Forces personnel may also help convert hotels into makeshift hospital wards. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)“The Covid Support Force, potentially drawing upon our highly-skilled scientists at DSTL or oxygen tanker drivers, will form part of a whole force effort to support the country during its time of need.

Source: Daily Mirror March 18, 2020 22:30 UTC