Virus blow to mil.readiness, biz hubs

The coronavirus may deal a major blow to U.S. military readiness in the next few weeks as it spreads to bases and manufacturing hubs in the South and West, according to an analysis by the data and analytics firm Govini. Govini analysts say the forecast could help Pentagon leaders and local commanders better prepare, and help military decision makers allocate some $10 billion in virus aid approved by Congress as part of a sweeping $2 trillion stimulus package last week. (Source: Defense One 03/31/20) Gulf Coast Note: Among the designated locales is Pascagoula, Miss., home to a major Huntington Ingalls shipyard that builds destroyers and amphibious ships for the Navy and large cutters for the Coast Guard. https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2020/03/coronavirus-rising-around-us-military-defense-infrastructure-analysis-shows/164208/