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CDC Guidance on Hantavirus Exposure from Cruise Ship
The CDC has stated that hantavirus poses a low public health risk. Passengers from an infected cruise ship are encouraged to isolate at home but are not required to do so. (sources: thehill, bbc, wired, cbsnews, kmbc)
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ModernAction Briefing
Some passengers who were isolated due to hantavirus exposure have begun leaving the hospital. Several states are monitoring individuals who may have been exposed.
- The CDC is not requiring formal quarantine for cruise ship passengers but encourages home isolation.
- People have started to leave the hospital after being isolated for hantavirus exposure.
- Multiple states are tracking residents who were on the cruise ship or exposed to the virus.
Why it matters
Understanding the response to the hantavirus outbreak can inform public health measures and preparedness for similar situations.
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