‘The men and women of our armed forces stand ready to protect Britain and her citizens.'
Military medics, including doctors and nurses, will also be deployed to help in hospitals.Other areas of support will include transport, logistics and engineering. Helicopters are on standby to transport supplies.
On Monday, 150 military personnel will begin fast-tracked training so they can drive oxygen tankers to give further support to the NHS.Military personnel will support the NHS and provide help with transport and logistics Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said: ‘The men and women of our armed forces stand ready to protect Britain and her citizens from all threats, including COVID-19.‘The unique flexibility and dedication of the services means that we are able to provide assistance across the whole of society in this time of need.
‘From me downwards the entirety of the Ministry of Defence and the armed forces are dedicated to getting the nation through this global pandemic.’
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