Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

[Ban Hammer 13,403]

As the Defense Department negotiates its way through the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, military entrance processing stations are working with new guidance when it comes to bringing COVID-19 survivors into the services.

A past COVID-19 diagnosis is a no-go for processing, according to a recently released MEPCOM memo circulating on Twitter.

“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...” the memo reads.

 

more at https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/coronavirus-survivors-banned-from-joining-the-military/

[Steeleballz 7,550]

Just now, Ban Hammer said:

As the Defense Department negotiates its way through the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, military entrance processing stations are working with new guidance when it comes to bringing COVID-19 survivors into the services.

A past COVID-19 diagnosis is a no-go for processing, according to a recently released MEPCOM memo circulating on Twitter.

“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...” the memo reads.

 

more at https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/coronavirus-survivors-banned-from-joining-the-military/

 

 

   I guess I could understand a temporary deferral just to be safe. Permanent deferral is just nonsense. I don't see any other reason behind it.

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

I agree, knee-jerk at its best

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,376]

3 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

As the Defense Department negotiates its way through the coronavirus pandemic and its fallout, military entrance processing stations are working with new guidance when it comes to bringing COVID-19 survivors into the services.

A past COVID-19 diagnosis is a no-go for processing, according to a recently released MEPCOM memo circulating on Twitter.

“During the medical history interview or examination, a history of COVID-19, confirmed by either a laboratory test or a clinician diagnosis, is permanently disqualifying ...” the memo reads.

 

more at https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/05/06/coronavirus-survivors-banned-from-joining-the-military/

I it wont be permanent. Wonder if they will test. 

 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

Makes one wonder what the Ft. Detrick people know already.

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,376]

Just now, Voice of Reason said:

Makes one wonder what the Ft. Detrick people know already.

Hmmmm. Does make you wonder. My only problem with conspiracy theories,  I dont think once more than a handful know it will not be leaked.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

5 minutes ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

Hmmmm. Does make you wonder. My only problem with conspiracy theories,  I dont think once more than a handful know it will not be leaked.

In my lifetime, I've never known the military to ban people so fast with so little known.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

1 hour ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

Hmmmm. Does make you wonder. My only problem with conspiracy theories,  I dont think once more than a handful know it will not be leaked.

 

   Maybe they are worried about covering potential long term health care costs?