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More veterans using telehealth services during coronavirus outbreak

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NORFOLK, Va. - The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is urging military veterans to use telephone and virtual doctor visits if they're suffering possible symptoms of COVID-19.

Department of Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie spoke with News 3 anchor Blaine Stewart about the options available for veterans and how the VA is using 3-D printing technology to prototype medical supplies, including customized personal protective equipment like face shields, masks and ventilators.

Watch the full interview above.

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