5 sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt retest positive for virus

Five sailors who returned onboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt re-tested positive and were immediately removed from the ship.

According to a statement from Navy Spokesman Commander Myers Vasquez, “the five Sailors developed influenza-like illness symptoms and executed their personal responsibility by reporting to medical for evaluation.” They were placed back in isolation, their close contacts were mapped, and they are receiving the required medical care.

He said while they were on board, the five TR sailors self-monitored and adhered to the strict social distancing protocols established by the Navy. These protocols resulted in a small number of close contacts who were also removed from the ship, quarantined and tested. 

“Navy continues to exceed CDC and COVID Task Force guidelines and we continue to provide valuable data to help our nation fight this virus," Vasquez said. The Nuclear carrier Roosevelt has been in Guam since March 27. It came into port after a coronavirus outbreak aboard the vessel while it was at sea.