First US National Guard medics arrive in Prague to help combat Covid-19

The first seven US National Guard medical professionals who will help the Czech Republic respond to the Covid-19 situation have arrived in the country. The team’s first consultation with their Czech colleagues is planned for Monday, the US Embassy in Prague said. A total of 28 National Guard medics from the states of Texas and Nebraska, who have experience of trying to contain the pandemic, are due in the Czech Republic.

The Chamber of Deputies recently approved up to 300 military medics from EU and NATO countries being allowed to operate on Czech territory for up to 90 days.