# France’s Flagship Aircraft Carrier Heading Home Due to Possible COVID-19 Cases

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**Created:** [April 8, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/france-s-flagship-aircraft-carrier-heading-home-due-to-possible-covid-19-cases/54931 "2020-04-08T20:15:24Z")\
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> **[France's Flagship Aircraft Carrier Heading Home Due to Possible COVID-19 Cases...](https://gcaptain.com/frances-flagship-aircraft-carrier-heading-home-due-to-possible-covid-19-cases/)**
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> By Tangi Salaün PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) – France’s flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle is returning to its home port early after about 40 crew members showed signs of COVID-19 symptoms, the armed forces ministry said on Wednesday. The...