Rep. Doggett Statement Regarding More Evacuees Coming to Lackland

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Rep. Doggett Statement Regarding More Evacuees Coming to Lackland

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, released the following statement regarding the new evacuees coming to quarantine at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio:

"Public safety of Bexar County residents is my top concern. While appropriate that Texans are helping Texans, San Antonio has been placed on the front lines of this pandemic without adequate federal support. It is essential that these additional evacuees be confined to Lackland for all testing and treatment rather than burdening local hospitals, which are preparing for any potential community spread. Contrary to President Trump's grandiose claim on Friday, San Antonio currently has capacity to test only a modest number of individuals. This lack of testing capability is jeopardizing public health across America."

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