TOKYO -- The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the need for change in the operation of the world's navies, as infections in the crowded, small quarters of ships surge.
Not only are crew members expected to work in small, unventilated spaces, they are also kept together over months, exposing them to each other's germs. The U.S. Navy reported more than 2,000 active infections in its ranks as of the end of May, accounting for roughly 40% of cases in the military.
