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American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Begin Quarantine
Eighteen passengers from a cruise ship are being monitored after exposure to hantavirus. One individual has tested positive for the virus. (sources: usatoday, nytimes, dw, cbsnews, wsj)
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Passengers exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship have returned to the U.S. for quarantine. Health officials are monitoring those affected at facilities in Nebraska and Georgia.
- Eighteen passengers from a cruise ship are under medical observation.
- One passenger has tested positive for the Andes virus.
- Quarantine facilities are located in Nebraska and Georgia.
Why it matters
Monitoring and quarantine measures aim to prevent the spread of hantavirus among the exposed individuals.
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