Some of the U.S. Army's top scientists are on the front lines in the battle against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Dressed in layers of protective gear, they work with live samples of the SARS-COV2 virus to produce purified versions that can be used by researchers to develop a vaccine, and also calibrate the millions of diagnostic tests now available that determine if someone has been infected with COVID-19.
A lab culture containing the novel coronavirus is handled by a U.S. Army scientist at the U.S. Army Medical Research of Infectious Diseases at Fort Detrick, Md.Known as a world leader in the research of infectious diseases, these scientists -- who have in the past worked on the deadly Ebola, SARS and Zika viruses -- are currently focused solely on the coronavirus.
"This is the frontline of the battle against the coronavirus," McConville said."And I would suggest that some of the people here are going to be the heroes that are going to help us defeat it." Because of the highly contagious nature of the virus, when the scientists handle the cultures, they work alone inside small lab rooms designed for one person.To protect against infection, the researchers wear two sets of rubber gloves, a double layer of protective scrubs and a protective double shrouded head covering attached to a portable air respirator.
ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott tries on the special protective gear worn by researchers at Fort Detrick, Maryland when they work with the coronavirus.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Disney Has Blessed Us By Giving Us Pixar's 'Onward' Early And I'm So ExcitedIf you were wondering how you were going to spend an entire weekend quarantined in your home — now you have the answer!
Consulte Mais informação »
Pentagon prepares to deploy two active duty Army mobile hospital unitsTwo active duty Army mobile hospital units have received 'prepare to deploy” orders, according to Army Chief of Staff General James McConville
Consulte Mais informação »
Italy Calls In Army To Hardest-Hit Region As Coronavirus Deaths SpikeItaly just registered its largest death toll in a single day since the start of the outbreak: 627. Now, the country is calling in the army to its hardest-hit region to help enforce orders that people stay at home.
Consulte Mais informação »
Army joins the production line as ventilator makers scramble to meet demandOn March 6, Gianluca Preziosa, the head of an Italian ventilator maker, received...
Consulte Mais informação »
Army Corps of Engineers races to provide 10,000 hospital rooms for coronavirus responseThe Army Corps of Engineers is planning to create more than 10,000 ICU-type hospital rooms in hotels, dormitories and other available buildings in New York City over the next few weeks, its commander said Friday.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York, California impose toughest restrictions yet in U.S. coronavirus fightNew York Governor Andrew Cuomo said that all non-essential businesses must close and all non-essential members of the workforce must stay home by an executive order expected later in the day
Consulte Mais informação »