Cadets have been home since spring break in March, with their return to school delayed because of the outbreak.
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Capt. Brett E. Crozier was fired after pleading for urgent Navy action to protect his crew.
He had tested positive for the coronavirus on March 30 and was taken off the ship and placed in “isolation housing.”
President Donald Trump said Capt. Brett E. Crozier made a mistake when he sent a memo to several people laying out his concerns about the crew and the virus.
His firing comes amid pressure on the military as it seeks to step up its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said that other sailors will remain on board in order to continue to protect the ship and run critical systems.