Baltimore residents saw military vehicles across the city after the governor activated the Maryland National Guard because of the coronavirus pandemic.

About 2,200 National Guard members are working throughout the state, setting up testing sites amid the outbreak.

On Friday, Gov. Larry Hogan activated the Maryland National Guard as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases approaches 200 in the state.

Officials said Guard members will help hospitals in setting up triage tents, conducting temperature screenings at state buildings, transporting patients and supporting the state Emergency Operations Center.

On Friday, Guard members were seen outside FedEx Field in Landover, Prince George's County, setting up tents.

"We're there in support to make sure that the logistics and infrastructure needed to provide proper distancing for our citizens as they come through those sites when they're fully operational. Everything from care and comfort of our citizens to making sure that our medical professionals can do their jobs in an environment out of the weather where they're able to service their community," Maryland National Guard Brig. Gen. Adam Flasch said.

As the sites are being set up, the National Guard is waiting on the Maryland Department of Health to give it approval before the sites become operational.

The mission of Guard members is to provide assistance amid the outbreak. National Guard officials want to make sure the public knows its members are not in place to enforce the law, but instead to support medical efforts to slow down the spread of the virus.

"If the people of Maryland follow our governor's order of 10 (people) or less (congregating), then we would be in a very good position. We will be able to get ahead of this," Flasch said. "I just don't think we have enough information about the virus to do anything other than to listen to those in authority who are working this very hard."

Guard officials said they will work to quell fears in order to save lives and get residents through this difficult time.

"Fear would drive you to do foolish things," Flasch said. "Uncertainty is something we all have to grapple with, but I would say that Maryland is a resilient state."