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Daily Update: April 15, 2020

Key Developments 

As of today, 94% of USS Theodore Roosevelt crewmembers have been tested for COVID-19, with 615 positive and 3,958 negative results. 4,046 Sailors have moved ashore. 

Five Sailors assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt are in U.S. Naval Hospital Guam being treated for COVID-19 symptoms. One of those Sailors is in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for increased observation due to shortness of breath. 

Two of four U.S. Sailors assigned to the French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) tested positive for COVID-19 and are receiving excellent host nation medical care at French facilities. The Sailors are part of the U.S. Navy’s Personnel Exchange program (PEP), which fosters strong relationships and enhanced communication with partners and Allies. As part of the PEP program Sailors, are integrated into the French crew in all daily operations, which include medical care, if needed. We are working closely with our NATO Ally to fight against the virus, and we are confident that our Sailors are in good hands. We look forward to continued operations with the Charles de Gaulle and the French Navy in the future.

Seven Medical Treatment Facility crewmembers on board USNS Mercy have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently isolated off the ship. A little more than 100 crewmembers considered to have been in contact with the COVID-19 positive crewmembers. All are currently in quarantine off the ship and have tested negative for COVID-19, with the exception of one crewmember, who was the fifth confirmed positive case. The ship is following protocols and taking every precaution to ensure the health and safety of all crewmembers and patients on board. This will not affect the ability for Mercy to receive patients at this time.

PREVIOUS REPORT OF DEATH OF SAILOR

Navy Sailor assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of COVID-related complications

From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

Posted April 13, 2020

PEARL HARBOR – The Sailor assigned to the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the U.S. Naval Hospital Guam April 9 (local date) died of COVID-related complications April 13.

The name of the Sailor is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notification.

The Sailor, tested positive for COVID-19 March 30, was removed from the ship and placed in an isolation house on Naval Base Guam with four other USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Sailors. Like other Sailors in isolation, he received medical checks twice daily from Navy medical teams.

At approximately 8:30 a.m., Apr. 9 (local date), the Sailor was found unresponsive during a daily medical check. While Naval Base Guam emergency responders were notified, CPR was administered by fellow Sailors and onsite medical team in the house. The Sailor was transferred to U.S. Naval Hospital Guam where the Sailor was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The Sailor was declared deceased April 13.

USS Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Guam March 27 for a scheduled port visit for resupply and crew rest.