Coronavirus evacuees monitored at Texas Center for Infectious Disease

Facility’s primary function is to treat tuberculosis patients


The Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio is housing at least five people who tested positive for the coronavirus after being brought to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, according to an article on the KSAT website.

More than 18 people have been transferred off base, either to TCID or local hospitals, after showing symptoms of the virus or while awaiting test results.

Local leaders urge Department of Defense to keep coronavirus evacuees away from local healthcare facilities

It's unclear exactly how many of those 18 people are now at TCID.

The primary purpose of TCID is to treat tuberculosis patients.

Read the article.



March 12, 2020


Topic Area: Infection Control


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