The U.S. military says it has resumed the airlifts that brought hundreds of Haitian earthquake victims to hospitals in the United States, ending a four-day suspension. In a statement, White House spokesman Tommy Vietor said, “Patients are being identified for transfer, doctors are making sure that it is safe for them to fly, and we are preparing specific in-flight pediatric care aboard the aircraft where needed.” According to Vietor, Florida is identifying facilities to absorb new patients and some evacuees could be sent to other countries.

Above, a Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter embarks an injured Haitian at a landing zone in Killick for transport to the Sacred Heart Hospital in Milot, Haiti, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. Photo courtesy of USCGPress.

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