French Navy: 50 COVID-19 Cases Aboard Carrier Charles de Gaulle

The crew of Charles de Gaulle wear masks while underway. French Navy Photo

Following the announcement of suspected COVID-19 cases among aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle’s (R91) crew, a medical team was sent on board. The tests it carried out confirm fifty positive cases of COVID-19 on board.

The French Navy (Marine Nationale) issued an initial statement mentioning 40 suspected COVID-19 cases two days ago, on April 8.

The medical team dispatched to the Charles de Gaulle arrived via NH90 NFH...

https://news.usni.org/2020/04/10/french-navy-50-covid-19-cases-aboard-carrier-charles-de-gaulle

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