Top National Guard general refutes nationwide coronavirus quarantine rumors

[libertybele]

I think we could  see a national quarantine-- whether there's been an discussion or not. Keep in mind that it was said a few days ago that we should see this virus peak in 45 days.  That's a very long time.  In 24 hours, the U.S. has experienced over 4,500 new cases.  Let's be real here ... that's in a 24 hour period and the peak is not expected for at least a month.  I think the projected worse case scenario of 2,000,000 in the U.S. becoming infected is conservative and more than likely.  In Florida in just a few days, cases have climbed from 219 to over 500...so the numbers have doubled.  New York already has over 5,000 cases.


Top National Guard general refutes nationwide coronavirus quarantine rumors

A top National Guard general on Friday refuted false rumors of martial law and a nationwide quarantine as troops continue to get called up amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"I hear unfounded rumors about #NationalGuard troops supporting a nationwide quarantine," tweeted Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau. "Let me be clear: There has been no such discussion."

https://www.foxnews.com/us/national-guard-general-refutes-nationwide-quarantine-rumors

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-20-20-intl-hnk/h_db4fd89e0874221fa79bc4ad3c8d219d

[Idiot]

They'll have to just shoot me because I'm still gonna put in my 3 miles a day at the park.

[libertybele]

They'll have to just shoot me because I'm still gonna put in my 3 miles a day at the park.

I hear ya.  I walk about 2 miles every day.  I usually walk first thing in the morning and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.  I have a treadmill for inclement weather or if I have to stick close to home for a reason ... but it's just not the same as actually getting out and going to the park.  We are expecting 6 new parks by the end of next year and I can't wait!

[Smokin Joe]

I never used to exercise much aside from what I get while working, but the Quest for the Mega Roll has worn the nubs off the soles of my workboots. 

[rangerrebew]

No, the National Guard will not be used to enforce martial law, says its leader
Meghann Myers
 

As concerns spread, mostly across social media, that the thousands of National Guard troops activated in response to the coronavirus pandemic could be used in support of martial law, top officials within the Defense Department are hoping to dispel those rumors.

As it stands now, the 9,000 and counting troops mobilized in every U.S. state and territory are sticking to mobile testing, logistics, transportation and other non-law enforcement support to civilian authorities, National Guard bureau chief Air Force Gen. Joe Lengyel told reporters Tuesday.

“There is no discussion, there is no plan to use the National Guard ... to do quarantine or enforce shelter-in-place operations,” he said. “Once again, no plan to use the National Guard in any sort of large-scale lockdown capacity of the United States.”

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/03/24/no-the-national-guard-will-not-be-used-to-enforce-martial-law-says-its-leader/

[Free Vulcan]

They don't have the capability to do so anyway.