Japan destroyer takes antivirus steps as it leaves for Mideast mission

A Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer left its base Sunday to replace another vessel in a Japanese mission to help secure the safety of a key Middle East sea lane, with precautions taken to avoid onboard infections with the coronavirus.The destroyer Kirisame, with about 200 personnel aboard, will conduct training in home waters for two weeks during which virus tests will be carried out on crew members, according to the Defense Ministry.The vessel will then head for the Middle East once its crew has been cleared."You may get frustrated as no landings will be allowed at supply bases. But we…READ FULL ARTICLE