The Air Force has confirmed a localized influenza outbreak among trainees at Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. The 37th Training Wing and 59th Medical Wing are working together to contain the outbreak.
Response Efforts
Medical professionals and Public Health officials have implemented measures to isolate and treat symptomatic trainees, reducing further exposure and monitoring the situation. Trainees who recover and are cleared by medical professionals will return to training.
Congressman Joaquin Castro expressed concern over the outbreak, citing 222 reported cases and calling for a full accounting of the situation. He also criticized the decision to end the military’s influenza vaccine mandate, labeling it as ‘reckless’ and potentially harmful to troops.
The Air Force has confirmed the death of trainee Keon McDaniel, who died after suffering a medical emergency. The cause of death remains under investigation, and it is unclear if it is related to the flu outbreak.
Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.
