Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center officials have announced plans to relax several COVID-19 measures enacted more than one year ago to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the community. The changes, effective May 1, were approved for implementation after careful analysis of data showing decreased infection rates and expanded vaccine availability within the Fort Hood community, officials said.
COVID-19 Testing
The respiratory drive-thru and Thomas Moore Health Clinic centralized COVID-19 testing sites will close May 21.
TRICARE beneficiaries can be tested for COVID-19 tests at their assigned patient centered medical homes during regular business hours beginning Saturday, May 1.
Beneficiaries can schedule COVID-19 testing appointments online at www.tricareonline.com or by calling the Patient Appointment Line at 254-288-8888.
When Texas was hit with extremely cold temperatures, ice-covered roads, water pipes that were frozen over, and widespread power outages, the Hood Mobilization Brigade found their operations greatly affected.
U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takahiro Kubota, 3rd Air Wing commander, signed Memorandum of Understanding International (MOUI) 3010 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2021.,
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Cloudy skies early with scattered thunderstorms developing late. Low 58F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
Tonight
Cloudy skies early with scattered thunderstorms developing late. Low 58F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Updated: April 14, 2021 @ 7:44 pm