WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher are demanding answers from the Departments of Defense and Health and Human Services (HHS) on&nbsp;possible COVID-19 infections of U.S. Army troops&nbsp;who participated in the 2019 World Military Games that took place in Wuhan, China from October 18-28, 2019, according to a media release from Marshall's office. Following completion of the games, athletes from numerous participating countries reported experiencing symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19. Senator Marshall and Representative Gallagher issued these statements after sending letters to the Secretaries of the&nbsp;Defense&nbsp;and&nbsp;HHS&nbsp;demanding answers on the matter:“The World Military Games’ proximity to the WIV and the new details of the athletes potentially being exposed to COVID-19 while participating in the event present an alarming coincidence our government must investigate to establish an accurate timeline of the outbreak. This merits a thorough examination as a possible ‘super spreader’ event based on the time, location, and reported symptoms of the participating athletes. If these individuals were exposed in October, this evidence will further help us understand the origin of COVID-19 and prepare for future outbreaks,”&nbsp;said Senator Marshall.Click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/Becerra-Letter_COVID-Origins_6.22.21.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to read Senator Marshall’s letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.“These reports are extremely troubling and cast further doubt on the CCP’s official timeline regarding the spread of this virus,”&nbsp;said Rep. Gallagher. “Information involving the health of those who participated in the 2019 games could provide critical insight into understanding where and when COVID-19 first emerged, and it’s essential for the Biden Administration to immediately release this information to the public.”

Sen. Marshall: Possible U.S. troops infected with COVID in 2019