Germany calls up reservists to fight coronavirus

Germany will deploy the Bundeswehr

Germany will deploy the Bundeswehr to help civilian authorities fight the Covid-19 coronavirus. Reservists have been called up, as much of Europe switches to a war footing over the deadly illness.

“We have called on all reservists, especially those with medical experience, to register with us,” Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer told the Financial Times on Thursday. Karenbauer said that the reservists would support local police, transport essential goods, and treat the sick.

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