U.S. Nuclear Carrier to inspect all crew of approximately 5,000 people March 27, 2:00
The U.S. Army plans to move about 5,000 people on board the nuclear aircraft carrier `` Theodore Roosevelt '', whose crew has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, after moving it to Guam Revealed.
This was revealed by a U.S. Navy deputy Secretary of State Modley at a press conference on Tuesday. In addition to the three crew members, more infected people have been found.
Theodore Roosevelt, carrying about 5,000 U.S. soldiers, was deployed in the Pacific Ocean after calling at Danang, Vietnam earlier this month.
According to Acting Secretary Modley, after arriving in Guam, the crew will not be allowed to get off the ship and will be isolated on board.
According to the United States Department of Defense, 280 military personnel have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus so far, and the spread of infection is continuing.
The Pentagon has been working on the 25th to suspend US military troops from moving abroad for 60 days to reduce the spread of the new coronavirus.