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Americans from hantavirus-affected ship return to the U.S.
Eighteen Americans who were on a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak have returned to the United States. They were taken to specialized medical facilities for monitoring. (sources: cbsnews, nbcnews)
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A flight carrying 18 Americans from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship landed in the U.S. Most were taken to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for specialized care.
- Eighteen Americans returned to the U.S. from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus.
- The individuals were taken to specialized facilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- An infectious disease specialist commended the U.S. response to the outbreak.
Why it matters
The response to the hantavirus outbreak highlights the protocols in place for managing infectious disease incidents.
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