I have a question: It seems that at least one of our aircraft carriers is in trouble due to covid-19. Any opinions on how an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean, anywhere in...

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

It seems that at least one of our aircraft carriers is in trouble due to covid-19. Any opinions on how an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean, anywhere in the world, can be attacked by this virus?

Bob Mevis Loc: Plymouth, Indiana

I wondered the same thing.

Xinloi6870

Because they recently had a port call in Vietnam.

yorkiebyte Loc: Scottsdale, AZ/Bandon by the Sea, OR

Xinloi6870 wrote:

Because they recently had a port call in Vietnam.

That....

AirWalter Loc: Tipp City, Ohio

Xinloi6870 wrote:

Because they recently had a port call in Vietnam.

Seriously? How long ago were they in port?

Tinker

Five days. And that ship can receive aircraft while at sea...

frankraney Loc: Clovis, Ca.

AirWalter wrote:

It seems that at least one of our aircraft carriers is in trouble due to covid-19. Any opinions on how an aircraft carrier in the middle of the ocean, anywhere in the world, can be attacked by this virus?

Have you ever heard of liberty. That's when a ship pulls into a port, and allows free off ship for a period of time.... And happened JUST BEFORE the known outbreak. And they recurve supply's by aircraft.....

This virus, just like the flu, will attack EVERYONE. it's not a matter of if you get it, it's a matter of when...... Just hope your when is after the vaccine, and better treatments are developed.

IndyBob Loc: INDIANAPOLIS

Military personnel are coming and going all the time on a carrier. Infection could occur from such air traffic.

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

Carriers have from 3000 to 5000 sailors and pilots on board. A constant supply of food and other supplies is required to support these people. Replacements come and go constantly as well as folks needing medical attention beyond the scope of the on-board medical staff. The pilots go to shore and get liberty while there.
Any ship at sea is not a closed system. Except a nuke sub of course.

berchman Loc: South Central PA

frankraney wrote:

This virus, just like the flu, will attack EVERYONE. it's not a matter of if you get it, it's a matter of when...... Just hope your when is after the vaccine, and better treatments are developed.

Really? I can't remember the last time I got the flu. Sure, I get the double strength flu shot, but it reduces the risk by, at best, 40%. So what is special about this virus that guarantees that *everyone* will get it eventually?

cytafex Loc: Clarksburg MA

Never had a flu shot or had the flue, at least no symptoms. Not everyone is as susceptible is my guess. On the other hand been diagnosed 3x with caner. Dr. tells me, except for cancer I'm healthy!

frankraney wrote:

Have you ever heard of liberty. That's when a ship pulls into a port, and allows free off ship for a period of time.... And happened JUST BEFORE the known outbreak. And they recurve supply's by aircraft.....

This virus, just like the flu, will attack EVERYONE. it's not a matter of if you get it, it's a matter of when...... Just hope your when is after the vaccine, and better treatments are developed.

Bill 45

It is good to read that the aircraft carrier is heading to port to unload everyone. The captain did the right thing.

Bill_de Loc: US

Never mind

napabob Loc: Napa CA

berchman wrote:

Really? I can't remember the last time I got the flu. Sure, I get the double strength flu shot, but it reduces the risk by, at best, 40%. So what is special about this virus that guarantees that *everyone* will get it eventually?

denial.............listening to morons

wmurnahan Loc: Bloomington IN

CPR wrote:

Carriers have from 3000 to 5000 sailors and pilots on board. A constant supply of food and other supplies is required to support these people. Replacements come and go constantly as well as folks needing medical attention beyond the scope of the on-board medical staff. The pilots go to shore and get liberty while there.
Any ship at sea is not a closed system. Except a nuke sub of course.

Saw an article the other day talking about our nuclear subs. Once they dive they get no outside news till they resurface months later. Did you see the group that had gone down the grand canyon and didn't know this had happened for a month.