It ain't just cruise ships

[rcjordan]

^{If you set out to design a perfect incubator for infectious agents, you'd end up with a ship.}

In the Pacific, a COVID-19 outbreak sidelines deployed aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt
https://www.navytimes.com/news/coronavirus/2020/03/26/in-the-pacific-a-covid-19-outbreak-sidelines-a-deployed-aircraft-carrier/

[rcjordan]

Was 3, then 8, now 23

Coronavirus: Rapid spike in cases on the USS Theodore Roosevelt
https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2020/03/26/coronavirus-rapid-spike-in-cases-on-the-uss-theodore-roosevelt/

[rcjordan]

USS Theodore Roosevelt captain calls for immediate removal of sailors over coronavirus outbreak - CBS News
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-uss-theodore-roosevelt-captain-removal-quarantine-sailors-aircraft-carrier/

[littleman]

Videos Show Navy Captain Brett Crozier's Crew Cheering Him Off Ship After He Was Relieved for Sounding Alarm On COVID-19

[rcjordan]

>now 23

550 crew members of USS Theodore Roosevelt have tested positive for Covid-19

https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-pandemic-04-11-20/h_a41eb059ac4f69725676833a83c45357

[Travoli]

https://www.npr.org/2020/04/09/831266852/with-warship-coronavirus-cases-rising-concerns-over-military-readiness

"Although the Pentagon late last month stopped identifying the locations of active duty service members infected with the coronavirus, crew members are reported to have tested positive for COVID-19 on the Ronald Reagan as well as on the USS Nimitz."

[Travoli]

https://news.yahoo.com/hit-virus-pentagon-warns-enemies-dont-test-us-165113632.html

"Hit by virus, Pentagon warns enemies: don't test us"

[rcjordan]

>If you set out to design a perfect incubator for infectious agents, you'd end up with a ship.

Coronavirus updates: US Navy battles growing outbreak on hospital ship - ABC News
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/coronavirus-updates-us-navy-battles-growing-outbreak-hospital/story?id=70134122

[rcjordan]

Seriously, don't get on a ship!

French seek clue to 900-plus virus cases on aircraft carrier - The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/french-seek-clue-to-900-plus-virus-cases-on-aircraft-carrier/2020/04/17/936d49e6-80bc-11ea-84c2-0792d8591911_story.html

[rcjordan]

Not gonna let the French beat us!

660 Crew Members on USS Theodore Roosevelt Test Positive for Coronavirus
https://www.newsweek.com/660-crew-members-uss-theodore-roosevelt-test-positive-coronavirus-1498612

[littleman]

I suspect there are more ships and subs with infections but we're not getting the news due to 'national security'.

[rcjordan]

^{Again with the asymptomatic infections}

Testing reveals most carrier sailors with coronavirus had no symptoms - Business Insider
https://www.businessinsider.com/testing-reveals-most-aircraft0-carrier-sailors-coronavirus-had-no-symptoms-2020-4

[rcjordan]

>I suspect there are more

HA! And you were right.

26 US Navy ships currently have coronavirus cases - CNNPolitics
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/04/22/politics/us-navy-coronavirus-cases/index.html

[rcjordan]

Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain
https://apnews.com/5f5774662e9f355665e947b55a37385f

[rcjordan]

13 Sailors On The USS Theodore Roosevelt Again Test Positive For COVID-19 After Reportedly Recovering |
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/theodore-roosevelt-sailors-positive-coronavirus-retest_n_5ec17c00c5b6070781a2e99d