What to know about Nebraska quarantine unit as it prepares for cruise ship passengers
Summary
Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit is preparing to receive 17 American passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship, which experienced a hantavirus outbreak. The unit is a specialized facility designed to safely house individuals exposed to dangerous infectious diseases, and officials say the quarantine will be similar to a hotel stay with no fixed length yet determined.Key Facts
- The National Quarantine Unit is located in Omaha, Nebraska, and opened in November 2019.
- It is the only federally funded quarantine unit in the U.S., supported by a $20 million federal grant.
- The facility has 20 beds with special negative air pressure rooms to contain contagious diseases.
- None of the 17 American cruise ship passengers currently show confirmed hantavirus symptoms.
- Passengers will enter quietly without emergency transport if they remain symptom-free.
- Quarantine length will be decided after the passengers arrive and are evaluated.
- The unit offers amenities like food delivery, phone and video calls, and in-room exercise equipment.
- The unit also contains a six-bed training center for biocontainment to prepare medical staff.
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