BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Barksdale has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie on March 24 in accordance with Secretary of the Air Force direction to combat the spread of COVID-19 across the Department of the Air Force and our local communities.
As a reminder, Barksdale Air Force Base personnel need to:
- Adhere to strict hygiene (no hand-shaking, frequent hand-washing, clean common-use items)
- Continue to implement social distancing (limit in-person meetings, socials, and gatherings to no more than 10 people)
- Maximize telework for all Department of Defense employees (military, civilian, and contractor)
As a result of moving to HPCON Charlie, only those individuals conducting official duties or business, attending appointments at a medical facility or picking up prescriptions will be allowed on the installation. All DoD and non-DoD affiliated personnel currently living on base will maintain base access.
If you develop flu-like symptoms with fever and cough or shortness of breath and may have had contact with a person who has COVID-19 or had recent travel to areas considered high-risk, contact your health care provider before seeking medical care to prevent possible transmission in the health care setting.
For more information, visit https://www.barksdale.af.mil/COVID-19-BAFB/