PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Chief of Space Operations has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo for Patrick Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in response to COVID-19. In addition to all HPCON Alpha actions, HPCON Bravo includes the following actions:
- Strict Hygiene (No handshaking, wipe common-use items)
- If exposed, self-isolate (Wear mask of remain home)
- Avoid contaminated water/food or risk area
- Communicate personal risk, symptoms or questions to 45th Medical Group at 321-494-8241
HPCON B measures are mandatory for Patrick AFB and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station service members and are highly encouraged for DoD civilian and contractor employees, and family members. These measures are required to ensure the continued health and safety for our service members, civilians and families.
Everyone should remain informed regarding the symptoms of COVID-19 (see links below).
- AFRC Guidance: https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2112456/covid-19-important-information-for-reserve-citizen-airmen/
- COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html
- Department of State Travel Advisories: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
- CDC Health Travel Notices: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/
- 45th Medical Group: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/MTF/Patrick/