The move will make it easier for states, already facing increasing costs as a result of the pandemic, to call in the guard if needed to help deal with the problems caused by COVID-19.
“I’m expecting tens of thousands to be used inside the states as this grows," the National Guard chief said. "This could quickly blossom in the next couple weeks."
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