MOSCOW, April 20/ Radio Sputnik. The number infected with the coronavirus sailors on the American aircraft carrier “Theodore Roosevelt” reached 672 people, according to Kuam News, citing the U.S. Navy.
According to one of the commanders, 2.5% of seafarers have been identified coronavirus only upon repeated examination.
“We saw a 2.5% positive results in the second test after negative results during the first survey,” said rear Admiral John Menoni.
He noted that the 3910 crew members, the test result for coronavirus were negative. Just ashore on quarantine were sent about 4,000 sailors.
the aircraft Carrier is currently on a military base “GUAM” and remains in the ranks.
the Ex-captain of an aircraft carrier Brett crozier was removed from office after his letter about the outbreak of coronavirus aboard hit the media. It is noted that the symptoms the captain appeared before he left the carrier.
Earlier, the acting Secretary of the Navy, Thomas Modly reported the dismissal of a crozier. Speaking at a press conference, Monti stressed that the appearance of such letters in the media creates the impression that “the Navy is in a panic and they can’t find a way out that is not true”.
Earlier radio Sputnik reported that the Pentagon has no plans to evacuate from the aircraft carrier sailors with the coronavirus.
Radio Sputnik is the most quoted radio station in Russia. Be with us in the Telegram and Yandex.Zen.
