Hawaii National Guard’s COVID-19 Funding Extended, What Comes Next?

Posted on Dec 11, 2020 in 2020's, History
Hawaii National Guard photograph

From the Hawaii Public Radio website

Members of the Hawaii National Guard have been a vital part of the state’s COVID-19 response. Since President Donald Trump extended the federal funds to keep them in place through March, the guard’s presence will continue to evolve.

On average, about 800 national guard members work each day throughout the state, assisting with tasks from contact tracing to the safe travels program to COVID-19 testing.

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