Effective immediately:
While COVID-19 continues within the local area, the deterrence mission continues. The 28th Bomb Wing is prepared to continue to meet and exceed mission objectives, with some changes to procedures.
The Bellamy Fitness Center is open.
This is an ongoing situation and Ellsworth leadership will continue to push updated information via our base website at www.ellsworth.af.mil/, the 28th Bomb Wing Air Force Connect app and Ellsworth Air Force Base's Facebook Page.
CDC Recommends
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
For more information to protect yourself, friends and family from unknowingly spreading diseases, visit the CDC website here.
Ellsworth AFB Medical Appointments: (605) 385-6700 Public Health: (605) 385-3383 TRICARE Service: 1 (800) 988-9378 Other Numbers: Emergency: 911 24hr Nurse Advice Line: 1 (800) 874-2273 Useful Websites: TRICARE TRICARE West TRICARE Online TRICARE Nurse Advice Line
Current restricted travel information can be found on the CDC website here, or on the Dept. of State travel site here.
Department of Defense Issues Guidelines to Personnel on Coronavirus We encourage all DOD personnel to refer to the guidance below, as well as the CDC guidance, and take precautions to stay healthy. Information from the Department of State can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/novel-coronavirus-hubei-province--china.html Supplement 1 (Jan. 30, 2020): Force Health Protection Guidance for the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Supplement 2 (Feb. 25, 2020): Force Health Protection Guidance for Commanders' Risk-Based Measured Responses For more DOD-related guidance on the Coronavirus, visit: https://health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/coronavirus