COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS

COVID-19, also referred to as coronavirus disease 2019, is a respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States.

HPCON A

Indicates a “limited health alert” aboard the installation

MCAGCC Family,

On 17 June, MCAGCC moved into HPCON A alongside California’s reopening plan, reflecting significant progress in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the region. On 13 May, the Deputy Secretary of Defense released a memorandum titled, “Updated Mask Guidelines for Vaccinated Persons” stating that fully vaccinated personnel are no longer required to wear a mask indoors or outdoors at DoD facilities.  Aboard the Combat Center, all personnel will continue to be required to wear masks on public or commercial transportation, in health care facilities, and at child care centers in accordance with CDC and Secretary of Defense guidance. At all other installation facilities, masks will be considered optional in accordance with the policy and consistent with local regulations. All installation services will be returning to normal operations with some protective measures remaining in place. 

Additional information, including where to get a vaccine, and guidance regarding installation services may be found at our Combat Center COVID-19 media site at https://www.29palms.marines.mil/COVID-19/.  The Combat Center will continue to provide COVID-19 information updates and make every effort to keep our Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, civilian employees, contractors, and family members informed of current risks. Thank you for everyone’s perseverance as we’ve protected our most valuable resource: Marines, Sailors and their families.

Semper fidelis,

Austin E. Renforth
MajGen, USMC
Commanding General MCAGCC/MAGTFTC

COVID-19 VACCINATIONS NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL DOD BENEFICIARIES 18 YEARS OR OLDER

Eligibility:

• TRICARE beneficiaries (Active Duty, AD Family Members, Retirees, Retiree Family Members)
• DoD civilian employees
• DoD contractors
• Reserve personal

* To schedule an appointment for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at the Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital please visit: https://informatics-stage.health.mil/COVAX/ or call (760) 830-2698. Walk-ins are also welcome at the Naval Hospital (Monday- Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

If you are interested in receiving the Johnson & Johnson or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, we recommend using myturn.ca.gov to find locations in the local area.