Why would you bring in a ship that has been out for over two weeks and no one has it?
Exactly. If the ship is COVID-19 free, keep them at sea. No port calls until the social distancing period is over. It would for sure suck for the sailors, but they would remain disease free and the ship combat ready.
Why would you bring in a ship that has been out for over two weeks and no one has it?
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Because its more important to sow hysteria than do sensible things.