200320-F-HV115-1002 Gloves for safety

Airman 1st Class Josh Brinegar, 49th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, puts on gloves at the 49th Medical Group’s medical screening area on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 20, 2020. Holloman medical professionals set up the designated medical care station outside of the medical group building in order to screen patients and limit foot traffic inside the clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

Scanning IDs with a smile

Airman 1st Class Chelsea Villa, 49th Security Force Squadron installation entry controller, scans an ID at the main gate of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 20, 2020. Security forces members are following additional procedures and protocols in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

COVID-19 questionnaire for base access

Airman 1st Class Breanna Rodriguez, 49th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, conducts a COVID-19 base access screening questionnaire at the main gate on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 20, 2020. In order to mitigate the spread of potential viruses, installation entry controllers now conduct a questionnaire asking people entering the base a series of questions to help determine if they need additional medical screening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

49 WG MDG patient forms

Airman 1st Class Josh Brinegar, 49th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, fills out a patient screening form at the 49th Medical Group’s medical screening area on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 20, 2020. A screening form holds information such as a patient’s recent travel, medical history and possible symptoms. Holloman medical professionals use this information to better evaluate a patient’s medical condition and provide adequate care, if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

COVID-19 questionnaire conducted

Senior Airman James Pinckert, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsions journeyman, receives a COVID-19 questionnaire screening at the main gate on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., March 20, 2020. The questionnaire is designed to identify potential cases of COVID-19 here by discussing possible exposure to the virus through travel or contact with an infected person, among other questions. The questionnaire is part of Holloman’s effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)

Security Forces, Medical Group strive to limit COVID-19 cases

Published April 2, 2020
By Senior Airman Collette Brooks
49th Wing Public Affairs

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