US Navy imposes 14-day quarantine between port calls for ships in Europe amid coronavirus worries

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• The US Navy's 6th Fleet, which oversees Europe and Africa, will impose a 14-day quarantine on Navy ships between port calls amid growing concern over the coronavirus, according to a CNN report.
• The Navy's new guidance follows its directive for its 7th Fleet, which operates in the Asia-Pacific region, made last week out of "an abundance of caution."
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The US Navy's 6th Fleet, which primarily operates around Europe and Africa, will impose a 14-day quarantine on ships between port calls in Europe in light of growing concerns over the coronavirus.

Any ship visiting a European port will be required to spend at least 14 days at sea afterward, as first reported by CNN.

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