The French aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, who was sailing in the Atlantic Ocean, decided to schedule her return to France, after suspected 40 cases of newborn Corona virus, on board, where they were forced to isolate and send a medical team.
And the French army announced that the sailors who showed symptoms "are subject to strict medical supervision", and do not raise any concern. After the US aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in the Pacific, Charles de Gaulle, in turn, recorded cases of suspected epidemic.
A ministry statement said yesterday: "From today, a team specialized in detecting cases with the necessary equipment will be transferred to the aircraft carrier in order to isolate those who are confirmed as infected, in order to prevent the spread of the epidemic on the ship."
A military source told France Press that the aircraft carrier "still possesses its full capabilities, and was able to continue its mission." But our principle now is precautionary measures. ”
The ministry said that the aircraft carrier, which left on January 21, is currently in the Atlantic off Portugal, sailing back to the port of Toulon, which is supposed to arrive before the end of its mission, which was scheduled on April 23.
The office of the Secretary of Defense, Florence Barley, stated that the aircraft carrier "was originally sailing to return", indicating that "this right decision" poses no problem at the operational level.
The ministry added: "The sailors who showed symptoms were isolated, as a precaution to protect the rest of the crew." According to the latest figures revealed by the Minister of Defense, on Saturday, 600 cases (between civilians and military) were recorded among the armed forces.
Seafarers whose symptoms "are subject to strict medical supervision".