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You are at the official site for Navy information and updates on Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). Visit frequently to learn about the latest policies, leadership messages and guidance on how to protect yourself, your family and your Shipmates.
Below you’ll find video messages and statements from Navy leaders, Navy news articles, links to NAVADMINs and ALNAVs, and other resources.
U.S. Navy COVID-19 Recovery Framework (April 17, 2020)
U.S. Navy COVID-19 Predeployment Guidance (April 22, 2020)
U.S. Navy COVID-19 Mitigation Framework (April 23, 2020)
U.S. Navy COVID-19 Prevention Framework (April 14, 2020)
Latest
Daily Update: April 27, 2020
Key Developments
As of today, 100% of initial COVID-19 testing for Sailors of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and embarked commands is complete. There are currently 955 active cases and 14 recovered cases. The number of recovered TR Sailors previously reported has been reset. Cases now are not counted as recovered until the Sailor has had two successive negative tests.
One Sailor assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt is in U.S. Naval Hospital Guam being treated for COVID-19 symptoms. No Sailors hospitalized for COVID-19 are in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
As of today, 45% of USS Kidd (DDG 100) crewmembers have been tested for COVID-19, with 47 total positive results. Two Sailors have been medically evacuated to the United States. 15 Sailors have been transferred to USS Makin Island (LHD 8) for monitoring due to persistent symptoms. None are in the ICU or on ventilators. Sailors aboard Kidd are wearing PPE and N95 masks.
| As of 0500 | Cases | Hospitalized | Recovered | Deaths | Cumulative Total COVID Cases* |
| MIL | 1,327 | 7 | 331 | 1 | 1,659 |
| CIV | 124 | 7 | 119 | 5 | 248 |
| DEP | 45 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 103 |
| CTR | 40 | 5 | 53 | 2 | 95 |
| TOTAL | 1,536 | 19 | 561 | 8 | 2,105 |
*Active Cases + Recovered + Deaths = Cumulative Total COVID Cases
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April 27, 2020 USS Nimitz Departs for Training
April 27, 2020 Navy Cancels Active/FTS E4 Exam, Sets Schedule for Finishing Advancement Cycles
April 27, 2020: Florida Team Trains Culinary Specialists Virtually During Pandemic
April 26, 2020: Thunderbirds, Blue Angels to Salute New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania COVID-19 Responders
Featured Video: America Strong
For Resources on Hospital Ships Mercy and Comfort go HERE
Go to the links below for more information
DoD, Navy Leadership Statements
Fleet Response to COVID-19 Imagery Gallery
April 21, 2020 – 116/20: Navy Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak Update 4
April 21, 2020 – 115/20: Update to Navy COVID-19 Reporting Requirements
April 21, 2020 – 114/20: Policy Guidance Update for Identification Card Services for COVID-19
April 17, 2020 – 113/20 – Restriction of Movement (ROM) Guidance Update
April 15, 2020 – 109/20 – COVID-19 Update Guidance to Support Fleet Operations
April 10, 2020 – 105/20: Expanded Opportunity For Retention On Active-Duty In A Retired Status For Active-Duty Officers With Pending Statutory Retirements
April 8, 2020 – 104/20: CNO Message to the Fleet
April 7, 2020 – 101/20: Exception to Policy for Small Arms Training and Qualification Criteria and Navy Security Forces Annual Sustainment Training Requirements
April 7, 2020 – 102/20: Casualty and Mortuary Affairs Processes in Response to COVID-19
April 5, 2020 – 100/20: Navy Guidance on the Use of Face Coverings
April 3, 2020 – 99/20: Mobilization Processing of Navy Reserve Personnel in Support of COVID-19 Response Operations
April 3, 2020 – 98/20: Procedures for Navy Entities to Contribute Additively Manufactured Parts or Services in Response to COVID-19
April 2, 2020 – 97/20: Common Access Card Issuance Policy Update for COVID-19
March 27, 2020 – 93/20: Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Collaboration Environment
March 26, 2020 – 89/20: Voluntary Extensions for Active Component Navy Members with Approved Separation or Retirement Dates
March 25, 2020 – 88/20: Requirements for Authorized and Ordered Departures
March 23, 2020 – 83/20: Restriction of Movement Guidance
March 23, 2020: 82/20: Navy Transition Assistance Program Policy Update for COVID-19
March 21, 2020 – 80/20: Navy Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak: Update 3
March 19, 2020 – 75/20: Maintaining and Protecting the Navy Accessions Supply Chain
March 19, 2020 – 74/20: Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronvavirus Outbreak (Update 2)
March 18, 2020 – 73/20: Temporary Relaxation of Hair Grooming Standards in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
March 18, 2020 – 72/20: Navywide Advancement Examinations
March 18, 2020 – 71/20: Physical Readiness Policy Update
March 17, 2020 – 69/20: Enlisted Advancement Exams Postponed
March 17, 2020 – 68/20: Effective use of Remote Work Options
March 14, 2020 – 65/20: Overseas Travel
March 12, 2020 – 64/20: Navy Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
April 22, 2020 – 49/20: Modifications to ALNAV 044/20: Reissuance of Department of the Navy Travel Restrictions in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019
April 21, 2020 – 44/20: Reissuance of Department of the Navy Travel Retrictions in Response to Coronavirus Disease 2019
April 3, 2020 – SECNAV Vector 18: Serving Our Country (also posted on ALNAV site)
March 31, 2020 – 35/20: Special Duty Medical Examinations Update to Policy in Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019
March 23, 2020 – 29/20: State and Local Shelter-in-Place Orders’ Impact on Department of the Navy Operations
March 20, 2020 – ALNAV 28/20 (SECNAV Vectors Blog: Vector 16: Agility in Time of Crisis (As posted to ALNAV site)
March 14, 2020 – 26/20: Official and Personal Domestic Travel Force Health Protection Guidance for Department of the Navy (CONUS Travel Guidance)
March 13, 2020 – Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly’s Vector 15 message (Re. Force Protection Guidance)
March 12, 2020 – 25/20 Force Protection Guidance for the Department of the Navy
April 17, 2020 – 10: CNRF-Message to the Force from VADM McCollum
April 17, 2020 – 11: CNRF-Navy Reserve Force Policy Update for COVID-19
March 20, 2020 – 09: Navy Reserve Enhanced Telecommuting Procedures
March 17, 2020 – 08: Reserve Mitigation Measures in Response to Coronavirus
April 22, 2020 – Leave Accumulation Update
April 22, 2020 – Sea Duty Incentive Pay
April 22, 2020 – Stop Movement
April 22, 2020 – CAC and USID Cards Update
April 14, 2020 – Naval Academy Update
April 14, 2020 – Contacting Navy College Education Counselors
April 9, 2020 – Reducing Team Stress
April 9, 2020 – Retire to Retain Policy
April 8, 2020 – Face Coverings Update
April 8, 2020 – Basic Allowance for Subsistence
April 8, 2020 – CAC Offices Update
March 27, 2020 – Town Hall With Fleet K
March 23, 2020 – NAVADMIN 80/20
March 23, 2020 – Transition Assistance Program
March 23, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Japan CDC Warning Level 3 Update
March 23, 2020: COVID-19 Identity Management
March 20, 2020 – Board Suspension
March 20, 2020 – Relaxed Grooming Standards
March 19, 2020- Advancement Exams Postponement Clarification
March 19, 2020 – Restriction of Movement Update
March 19, 2020 – PFA Suspension Update
March 18, 2020 – Advancement Exams Postponed
March 18, 2020 – Details on Upcoming Advancement Exams
March 18, 2020 – Orders, Coronavirus Warning Signs
March 17, 2020 – Coronavirus Testing
March 17, 2020 – Leave and Liberty, Travel Reimbursements
March 16, 2020 – Freeze on PCS Moves
March 16, 2020 – HHG Reimbursements for Canceled Moves, PCS Orders to Alert-Level 2 Countries
March 16, 2020 – Nonessential OCONUS Travel
April 24, 2020: America Strong: Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to Conduct Multi-City Flyovers
April 24, 2020: Undersea Warfare Center Begins Producing Safety Equipment for Naval Hospital
April 24, 2020: USS Kidd Evacuates Sailor, Embarks COVID-19 Medical Response Team
April 24, 2020: CFAY Delivers Goodie Bags to ROM Sailors
April 24, 2020: Naval Supply Systems Command Human Resources Office Perseveres Through Pandemic
April 23, 2020: Employees at Fleet Readiness Center Make 1,800 Cloth Masks for Coworkers
April 23, 2020: Fleet Readiness Center East Manufacturing Face Shields to Support Local Health Care Workers
April 22, 2020: Sea Duty Incentive Pay Expands During Time of COVID-19 Crisis
April 22, 2020: NEX Customers Can Support NMCRS During COVID-19 Crisis
April 22, 2020: Combating Coronavirus: Navy Provides Protective Gear to First Responders
April 22, 2020: Navy Reserve Unit Shows Agility in Crisis With First Virtual Drill
April 22, 2020: Navy Civil Servants’ Support to COVID-19 Response Earns Meritorious Civilian Service Awards
April 21, 2020: Navy Extends Travel and PCS Restrictions, Authorizes Leave Accrual
April 21, 2020: Navy Updates ID Card Guidance
April 20, 2020: Staff Work to Continue Strong Support for Navy Wounded Warriors’ Pay, Benefits Needs
April 20, 2020: Military Resale Unites to Support Servicemembers During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 20, 2020: Surface Warfare Center Designs Portable Oxygen Manifolds for Camp Pendleton COVID-19 Response
April 20, 2020: Overseas Navy Personnel Fight COVID-19 One Stitch at a Time
April 20, 2020: USS George Washington Preventive Maintenance Team Makes Masks to Combat COVID-19
April 20, 2020: Bahrain Fleet Mail Center Steps Up to Support 6th Fleet With Mail Operations
April 17, 2020: Update to Restriction of Movement Guidance
April 17, 2020: Navy Conducting Public Health Outbreak Investigation on USS Theodore Roosevelt
April 17, 2020: NAVFAC Southwest Battles COVID-19 with $2.6 Million for Disinfecting Services
April 17, 2020: Navy Reserve Extends Drill Postponement Until May 31, Consolidates COVID-19 Guidance
April 17, 2020: Navy Hospital’s Car-Based Triage Assists Emergency Dept in Wake of COVID-19
April 17, 2020: Air Warfare Center Works to Keep Americans Safe In, Out of the Fleet
April 17, 2020: Reserve Component Command Fort Worth Mobilizes Second Wave of Reservists to Assist in Global COVID-19 Combat Support
April 17, 2020: Undersea Warfare Center Launches ‘Operation Sewcial Distancing’ to Craft Face Masks
April 17, 2020: Don’t Let COVID-19 Keep You From the Emergency Department
April 16, 2020: Navy Identifies USS Theodore Roosevelt Sailor Who Died of COVID-19
April 16, 2020: Surface Warfare Center Designs Face Shields for Staff at State Prison
April 16, 2020: Norfolk Team Tackles Unique COVID-19 Contracting Challenges
April 16, 2020: USS Theodore Roosevelt’s Clean Fight
April 16, 2020: Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Conversion, Repairs Turns to Fusion for Face Masks
April 15, 2020: Engineering/Expeditionary Warfare Center 3-D Prints Masks to Aid Pandemic Response
April 15, 2020: NAVFAC Partners with USACE for FEMA “Whole-of-Nation” Effort Combating COVID-19
April 15, 2020: Navy MWR at Home Helps Sailors, Families ‘Stay Active, Stay Informed, Stay Connected’
April 15, 2020: Navy Reserve App to Deliver Real-Time Access to Business Processes
April 14, 2020: Fleet and Family Services Still Open for Business Over Phone, Web
April 14, 2020: Navy Museums Donate PPE to Local Clinics
April 14, 2020: Chaplains Prove Essential to COVID-19 Response
April 14, 2020: Navy Exchange Service Command Hosts Virtual “We Stand Together” Concert Series
April 14, 2020: Humanitarian Response Program Offers Expertise For COVID-19 Response
April 13, 2020: Emergency Physician of 44 Years Postpones Retirement to Fight COVID-19
April 13, 2020: Navy Authorizes Retiring Officers to Stay Until December
April 13, 2020: Leadership Tips in Challenging Times
April 13, 2020: NEX Creates New Program to Bring the Store to a Sailor’s Door
April 13, 2020: Navy Sailor Assigned to USS Theodore Roosevelt Dies of COVID-Related Complications
April 10, 2020: Naval Academy Cancels All Public Commissioning Week 2020 Events; USNA and NROTC Ceremonies Go Virtual
April 10, 2020: 3rd Marine Logistics Group Supports USS Theodore Roosevelt
April 10, 2020: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Hosts a “Camp In” to Support Physical Distancing
April 11, 2020: Chief of Navy Reserve Releases Message to the Force
April 10, 2020: Naval Academy Cancels All Public Commissioning Week 2020 Events; USNA and NROTC Ceremonies Go Virtual
April 10, 2020: 3rd Marine Logistics Group Supports USS Theodore Roosevelt
April 10, 2020: Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Hosts a “Camp In” to Support Physical Distancing
April 8, 2020: Naval Base San Diego Mission Ready While Fighting COVID-19
April 8, 2020: Navy Exchange Service Command Issues PPE Guidance for Associates
April 8, 2020: Meal Allowance Rules Modified for Sailors Restricted to Government Quarters
April 8, 2020: NCIS: Sailors, Marines, Civilians Beware of Card-Cracking Scams
April 7, 2020: NAVWAR Enterprise Delivers Innovative Solutions for Increased Readiness in Support of COVID-19 Relief Efforts
April 7, 2020: Navy Lodge Program Supports Those on Restriction of Movement Status Due to COVID-19
April 7, 2020: Navy Mandates Face Covering: What You Need to Know
April 6, 2020: NAVCO Launching SHIP2SHORE Virtual Outreach Program
April 6, 2020: Navy Exchange Service Command Donates 240 N-95 Masks to Naval Air Station Pensacola Fire Department
April 6, 2020: Info Warfare Training Detachment Entertains Base-Bound Sailors While Social Distancing
April 5, 2020: 7th Fleet Commander Arrives in Guam During COVID-19 Recovery
April 4, 2020: Rapid Mobilization Process Established for Reservists Supporting COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020: Navy Deploys Expeditionary Medical Facility Personnel to Support Federal COVID-19 Response
April 3, 2020: Navy College Program Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic
April 3, 2020: NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Helps Comfort Get Underway for New York
April 3, 2020: Team at Naval Personnel Command Works 24/7 to Help Sailors, Families With PCS Questions
April 3, 2020: Navy Initiates Temporary Changes for ID Card Offices
April 2, 2020: Navy, Marine Corps Partner With Industry, FEMA to 3-D Print Face Shields
April 2, 2020: Hospital Ships Arrive Safely With Help From Meterologists, Oceanographers
April 2, 2020: Navy COVID-19 Efforts Link to Joint Acquisition Task Force
April 2, 2020: Before COVID-19, U.S. Naval War College War Game Examined Epidemic Response
April 1, 2020: Comfort Treats First Patients in New York
April 1, 2020: U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia Ramps Up Social Distancing
April 1, 2020: Undersea Warfare Center Builds Face Shields for Local Medical Community
April 1, 2020: DC-Area Fleet/Family Support Center Offers Webinars to Help Navigate COVID-19
March 31, 2020: 24/7 Chaplain Hotline for Reserve Sailors Starts April 1
March 30, 2020: Comfort Arrives in New York
March 29, 2020: Comfort Underway to Support City of New York
March 27, 2020: Navy Exchange Service Command Closes Tailor/Embroidery, Laundry, Dry Cleaning Shops Due To COVID-19
March 27, 2020: USNS Mercy Arrives in Los Angeles
March 27, 2020: Amid COVID-19 Restrictions SkillBridge Internships Continue
March 27, 2020:St Louis Native Supports Nation’s COVID-19 Response Efforts Aboard USNS Mercy
March 27, 2020: Navy Strengthens Supply Chain During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26, 2020: Navy Authorizes Enlistment Extensions, Re-Entry Opportunities
March 26, 2020: Navy Base in Japan Works to Keep COVID-19 at Bay
March 25, 2020: U.S. Navy Reports Updated Positive COVID-19 Cases
March 25, 2020: Navy Consolidates COVID-19 Prevention Policies in NAVADMIN 080/20
March 25, 2020: Naval Postgraduate School Continues Prep for Spring Classes Online
March 24, 2020: Navy Reserve Arrives to Support USNS Mercy
March 24, 2020: Containing COVID-19: Why the Boss Sent Me Home
March 24, 2020: TAP Available Online for Transitioning Sailors
March 23, 2020: USNS Mercy Departs San Diego
March 23, 2020 – U.S. Naval War College Turns to Virtual Town Hall, All-Hands Call in Response to COVID-19
March 22, 2020: Navy Exchange Service Command Closes Barber and Beauty Shops in Response to COVID-19
March 22, 2020: Navy Preventive Medicine Teams Embark Ships in 7th Fleet
March 21, 2020: Naval War College Moves Lectures, Seminars Online, Postpones Events to Fight COVID-19
March 20, 2020: Navy Exchange Suspends All In-Store Vendor and Sales Events
March 20, 2020: Navy Increasing Health Protection Measures on Installations to Fight COVID-19
March 20, 2020: Telework Increased for Reserve Sailors; Some Admin Requirements Waived
March 19, 2020: Recruit, Officer Graduation Ceremonies Canceled Till Further Notice
March 19, 2020: Navy Postpones Selection Boards
March 18, 2020 – Navy Authorizes COs to Relax Some Grooming Standards if Necessary
March 18, 2020 – NCIS: Beware of Coronavirus-Themed Scams
March 18, 2020 – Chief of Chaplains Provides COVID19 Mitigation Guidance
March 18, 2020 – Navy Cancels Spring 2020 Fitness Cycle, Delays Advancement Exam
March 18, 2020 – Navy School Closed After Third COVID-19 Case
March 17, 2020 – Updated Training Track Guidance Issued
March 16, 2020 – Navy Museums Temporarily Close
March 15, 2020 – COVID-19: Important Information for U.S. Navy Reservists
March 15, 2020 – Navy Sets Coronavirus Transfer and Travel Rules: What You Need to Know (March 15, 2020)
April 3, 2020: Secretary Modly appearance on Hugh Hewitt Show to discuss Navy response to COVID-19
March 24, 2020: Facebook Live Press Conference: Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Surgeon General, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
March 24, 2020: Acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas B. Modly – Message to the Fleet
March 23, 2020: USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) Deploys in COVID-19 Response Support
March 23, 2020 (Facebook Video: – Press Availability on USNS Mercy Deployment
March 21, 2020 – Chief of Naval Personnel Virtual Town Hall
March 19, 2020 – CNO’s Message to the Fleet on Coronavirus
March 18, 2020 – Coronavirus Terms to Know
March, 14, 2020 – Message From Chief of Naval Operations ADM Mike Gilday and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Russell Smith
March 14, 2020 – Stop the Spread of Germs Everyday
Feb. 26, 2020 – Navy Surgeon General’s Message
DoD, Navy Leadership Statements
April 14, 2020: U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and U.S. 6th Fleet Resiliency Letter
April 11, 2020: Chief of Navy Reserve Releases Message to the Force
March 31, 2020: Vice Chief of Naval Operations Message to Navy Leadership
March 30, 2020: COVID-19 Navy Update: CNO and MCPON Message to the Fleet
March 27, 2020: Memo from Secretary of Defense to all DoD Personnel
March 26, 2020: Chief of Naval Operations Statement on USS Theodore Roosevelt
March 25, 2020: DoD Statement – Overseas Stop Movement Order in Response to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 – Hospital Ships, Other DOD Assets Prepare for Coronavirus Response
March 14, 2020 – Statement by the Department of Defense on COVID-19 Response Measures on the Pentagon Reservation
March 13, 2020 – Department of Defense Statement on Enhanced Protection Measures at Pentagon
March 17, 2020 – Most Defense Personal Property Pick-ups and Pack-outs Paused; Deliveries Continue
USNS Mercy, USNS Comfort: 2020 COVID-19 Deployment (Navy Live Blog)
30 Days to Slow the Spread (President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America – PDF)
White House/CDC/FEMA COVID-19 Page
Military Health System Nurse Advice Line
Psychological Health Resource Center
Navy Marine Corps Public Health Center
Department of Defense Coronavirus Update Site
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Website
Military OneSource: Coronavirus Information for Our Military Community
Coronavirus Guidance from TRICARE
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society: Coronavirus Response (video)
Health Information Privacy (Dept. of Health and Human Services)
The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America (Video)
