US media: "Roosevelt" aircraft carrier was diagnosed with new crown pneumonia by the sacked captain
According to the "New York Times" local time report on April 5th, the previously dismissed US Navy "Roosevelt" aircraft carrier captain Brett Crozier (Brett Crozier) was diagnosed with the new crown pneumonia virus. The report said that Crozer had been diagnosed before being dismissed on April 2 and is currently isolated at the US Naval Base in Guam.
Because many people on board were infected with the new coronavirus, Crozer wrote to the Navy for help. Eventually, the "Roosevelt" was able to dock in Guam, and the personnel on board were tested in batches.
On the 5th, US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper said in an interview with CNN that he supported the decision to dismiss the former Captain Roosevelt and Captain Crozer. He said that the Navy was investigating Crozer and Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly was disappointed with Crozer.
"I think Acting Minister Modley made a very difficult decision, but I support this decision." Esper confirmed that more than half of the officers and soldiers on the "Roosevelt" aircraft carrier have been tested for the new coronavirus, 155 sailors Positive.
Esper said that because the "Roosevelt" is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the equipment is sensitive and loaded with weapons, not only to deal with military personnel who need treatment, but also to ensure that the aircraft carrier is in a state of readiness just in case. He said that Crozer's letter "the story is not true", once the navy confirmed the first new coronary pneumonia, the leadership will provide materials and testing tools. Esper reaffirmed his confidence in the naval leadership.
According to reports, the new captain of the "Roosevelt" will soon be appointed.
Crozer was widely disseminated on April 2 because of the increased number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia on board the "Roosevelt" aircraft carrier, and was criticized as "very poor judgment", so he was hired. When Crozer left the Roosevelt, the crew voluntarily gathered on the deck to bid farewell. (CCTV reporter Xu Dezhi)