Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military..,Permanently?

[White 6]

Strange, but so indicative of how little is known about Covid-19. Quite understandable, not taking people currently testing positive, taking into account how quickly a virus of this nature could and would run through a basic training base, but upon returning 28 days later after a diagnosis to be be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession? This article was posted 7 hours ago from Military Times.
Your Military
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Meghann Myers

7 hours ago

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.

“During the screening process, a reported history of confirmed COVID-19 will be annotated ‘Considered disqualifying’“ pic.twitter.com/ZKx91AUbXo
— Free (@Nathaniel_Free) May 4, 2020

The memo is authentic, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell confirmed to Military Times.
Specifically, it lays out guidelines for MEPS staff to deal with potential, as well as confirmed, coronavirus cases. That starts with screening at all MEPS, which includes taking a temperature and answering questions about symptoms and potential contact.

If an applicant fails screening, according to the memo, they won’t be tested, but they can return in 14 days if they’re symptom-free. Anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will have to wait until 28 days after diagnosis to report to MEPS.
Upon return, a diagnosis will be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession. Recruits can apply for waivers for all permanently disqualifying conditions, including surviving COVID-19. However, without any further guidance for exceptions dealing with COVID-19, a review authority would have no justification to grant a waiver.

Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[Mac-7]

Why?

 

[White 6]

Why?

There is the link now. Sorry, forgot to post it.

 

[jillian]

Why?

It’s nonsense

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Anything to weaken the nation. To democrats this is a scorched earth fight.

 

[White 6]

Why?

I am assuming it has something to do with the fact that people cleared of the virus after having it are showing positive and becoming sick again later. If this is factual (which I really do no know) it is out of a abundance of caution, not knowing how long this re-emergence can take place. Who knows? Maybe once you have it, it could be a chronic condition that can be reactivated by unknown cause or mechanism? I was Armor and decisions like this were far above my pay-grade or expertise.

 

[Pogo]

Why?

"Why?"?

Here's why.

These guys are from Fort Riley Kansas. Where the so-called "Spanish" Flu originated. That's why.

More US military personnel died in WWI from that pandemic than from combat. That's why.
Because those who ignore their own history are condemned to repeat it. That's why.

 

[depotoo]

I read:
Even though it is classified as a disqualification, the person has to apply for a medical waiver. This is the same process everyone that has a medical condition must go through. Their medical paperwork must be uploaded so it can be reviewed to make a determination of eligibility

 

[White 6]

I read:
Even though it is classified as a disqualification, the person has to apply for a medical waiver. This is the same process everyone that has a medical condition must go through. Their medical paperwork must be uploaded so it can be reviewed to make a determination of eligibility

True, but more difficult especially from MEPS, not even having review authority. As more is found out, it could easily change, but not soon.

 

[Asclepias]

Strange, but so indicative of how little is known about Covid-19. Quite understandable, not taking people currently testing positive, taking into account how quickly a virus of this nature could and would run through a basic training base, but upon returning 28 days later after a diagnosis to be be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession? This article was posted 7 hours ago from Military Times.
Your Military
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Meghann Myers

7 hours ago

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.

“During the screening process, a reported history of confirmed COVID-19 will be annotated ‘Considered disqualifying’“ pic.twitter.com/ZKx91AUbXo
— Free (@Nathaniel_Free) May 4, 2020

The memo is authentic, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell confirmed to Military Times.
Specifically, it lays out guidelines for MEPS staff to deal with potential, as well as confirmed, coronavirus cases. That starts with screening at all MEPS, which includes taking a temperature and answering questions about symptoms and potential contact.

If an applicant fails screening, according to the memo, they won’t be tested, but they can return in 14 days if they’re symptom-free. Anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will have to wait until 28 days after diagnosis to report to MEPS.
Upon return, a diagnosis will be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession. Recruits can apply for waivers for all permanently disqualifying conditions, including surviving COVID-19. However, without any further guidance for exceptions dealing with COVID-19, a review authority would have no justification to grant a waiver.

Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.

www.militarytimes.com

I guess its a bigger deal than Drumpf claimed it was.

 

[Asclepias]

I read:
Even though it is classified as a disqualification, the person has to apply for a medical waiver. This is the same process everyone that has a medical condition must go through. Their medical paperwork must be uploaded so it can be reviewed to make a determination of eligibility

Why if its just the flu or a dem hoax like Drumpf was claiming?

 

[Asclepias]

Anything to weaken the nation. To democrats this is a scorched earth fight.

The military is apolitical. You sound like a nutcase.....matter of fact you are.

 

[depotoo]

I read:
Even though it is classified as a disqualification, the person has to apply for a medical waiver. This is the same process everyone that has a medical condition must go through. Their medical paperwork must be uploaded so it can be reviewed to make a determination of eligibility

Why if its just the flu or a dem hoax like Drumpf was claiming?

Quit lying, Asclep

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Anything to weaken the nation. To democrats this is a scorched earth fight.

The military is apolitical. You sound like a nutcase.....matter of fact you are.

You are a democrat. That means unfit to inhabit this planet.

 

[theHawk]

Strange, but so indicative of how little is known about Covid-19. Quite understandable, not taking people currently testing positive, taking into account how quickly a virus of this nature could and would run through a basic training base, but upon returning 28 days later after a diagnosis to be be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession? This article was posted 7 hours ago from Military Times.
Your Military
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Meghann Myers

7 hours ago

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.

“During the screening process, a reported history of confirmed COVID-19 will be annotated ‘Considered disqualifying’“ pic.twitter.com/ZKx91AUbXo
— Free (@Nathaniel_Free) May 4, 2020

The memo is authentic, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell confirmed to Military Times.
Specifically, it lays out guidelines for MEPS staff to deal with potential, as well as confirmed, coronavirus cases. That starts with screening at all MEPS, which includes taking a temperature and answering questions about symptoms and potential contact.

If an applicant fails screening, according to the memo, they won’t be tested, but they can return in 14 days if they’re symptom-free. Anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will have to wait until 28 days after diagnosis to report to MEPS.
Upon return, a diagnosis will be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession. Recruits can apply for waivers for all permanently disqualifying conditions, including surviving COVID-19. However, without any further guidance for exceptions dealing with COVID-19, a review authority would have no justification to grant a waiver.

Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.

www.militarytimes.com

Your article completely contradicts the title.

It clearly says they won’t accept people who currently have it (duh). They can come back later and join.

 

[Mac-7]

Why?

There is the link now. Sorry, forgot to post it.

I was really asking the military, not you

its a dumb policy

 

[Mac-7]

Strange, but so indicative of how little is known about Covid-19. Quite understandable, not taking people currently testing positive, taking into account how quickly a virus of this nature could and would run through a basic training base, but upon returning 28 days later after a diagnosis to be be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession? This article was posted 7 hours ago from Military Times.
Your Military
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Meghann Myers

7 hours ago

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.

“During the screening process, a reported history of confirmed COVID-19 will be annotated ‘Considered disqualifying’“ pic.twitter.com/ZKx91AUbXo
— Free (@Nathaniel_Free) May 4, 2020

The memo is authentic, Pentagon spokeswoman Jessica Maxwell confirmed to Military Times.
Specifically, it lays out guidelines for MEPS staff to deal with potential, as well as confirmed, coronavirus cases. That starts with screening at all MEPS, which includes taking a temperature and answering questions about symptoms and potential contact.

If an applicant fails screening, according to the memo, they won’t be tested, but they can return in 14 days if they’re symptom-free. Anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 will have to wait until 28 days after diagnosis to report to MEPS.
Upon return, a diagnosis will be marked as “permanently disqualifying” for accession. Recruits can apply for waivers for all permanently disqualifying conditions, including surviving COVID-19. However, without any further guidance for exceptions dealing with COVID-19, a review authority would have no justification to grant a waiver.

Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military

Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.

www.militarytimes.com

Your article completely contradicts the title.

It clearly says they won’t accept people who currently have it (duh). They can come back later and join.

If they get a waiver

it its never good to have one strike against you

 

[Asclepias]

Anything to weaken the nation. To democrats this is a scorched earth fight.

The military is apolitical. You sound like a nutcase.....matter of fact you are.

You are a democrat. That means unfit to inhabit this planet.

I'm not a dem but I sure like them better than I like you Drumpftards. You belong in a home for the criminally stupid.

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Anything to weaken the nation. To democrats this is a scorched earth fight.

The military is apolitical. You sound like a nutcase.....matter of fact you are.

You are a democrat. That means unfit to inhabit this planet.

I'm not a dem but I sure like them better than I like you Drumpftards. You belong in a home for the criminally stupid.

You can't deny what you are no matter how ashamed you are of it.

You contemptible naked ass.

 

[Mac-7]

Why?

"Why?"?

Here's why.

These guys are from Fort Riley Kansas. Where the so-called "Spanish" Flu originated. That's why.

More US military personnel died in WWI from that pandemic than from combat. That's why.
Because those who ignore their own history are condemned to repeat it. That's why.

You prefer mass starvation to the chinese disease?