May 29, 2020
By News Director Jared Atha
Altus Air Force Base leaders have announced the transition from Health Protection CHARLIE to Health Protection BRAVO on Friday.
The base’s announcement closely aligns with Governor Kevin Stitt’s “Open Up and Recover Safely Plan.” When transitioning from each level, the criteria considered includes the downward trend of regional COVID-19 cases with no evidence of a resurgence.
Stated in a press release from the base, while in Health Protection BRAVO, facilities and staff members will function within the prescribed operating limits of the state and CDC guidelines to keep the risk of infection spread low. These measures include: continuing to self-monitor and exercise all previous measures of hygiene, maintaining six feet of physical distance, wearing face coverings when social distancing guidelines cannot be met, and not exceeding recommended gathering limits.
According to the release, base personnel are still required to practice “The Big 3,” maintaining the six foot distancing rule or to wear a mask if six feet cannot be kept, wash hands and avoid common areas and avoid touching your face, and to stay at home if sick or feeling ill.
