At a glance:

Captain Brett Cozier relieved of Duty

Earlier this week, Navy officials stated they had no intent of reciprocity against the Navy capt.

Hundreds of the crew of nearly 5,000 are infected aboard the USS Roosevelt.

Capt Cozier is to maintain rank in Navy

According to The Independent, Captain Brett Crozier, commanding officer of the USS Roosevelt, was relieved of duty after sending a letter to Navy superiors asking for “immediate and decisive action” in regards to the COVID-19 virus breaking out on his ship.

Captain Crozier is expected to maintain the rank of captain in the Navy.

According to Business Insider, Crozier wrote as follows:

We are not at war. Sailors do not need to die. If we do not act now, we are failing to properly take care of our most trusted asset — our Sailors. Captain Brett Crozier of the US Navy – letter to superior officers

The Navy had previously stated that they had no intention of relieving the Captain for writing and subsequently allegedly leaking the letter to the media.

The official reason for relieving Captain Crozier of duty was due to his commanding officers losing confidence in his ability to lead the ship and its crew of nearly 5,000.

This is a developing story, more to follow.