Team Not Immune

During a month-long mission such as this, working 12-13 hours a day in extreme conditions, it is inevitable for a few members to succumb to illness. This year is no different. With our total number of team members being around 30, we have had a portion get affected by either GI illness or flu-like symptoms and fatigue during this first week.  Health and safety of our own team is primary and paramount, so working short-handed is the only way to accomplish our goals. A portion of the team will return, just to have a separate portion get ill. This cycle is common. All we can hope is that the illnesses are mild, people regain their strength, and our goals get accomplished.