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What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine

What to know about the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak and the Americans facing quarantine

Summary

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated. Sixteen Americans from the ship are in quarantine units in Nebraska and Atlanta, while the virus has caused three deaths in Europe.

Key Facts

  • A cruise ship had an outbreak of hantavirus.
  • The ship has been evacuated to stop the spread.
  • Sixteen Americans were moved to a special quarantine unit in Nebraska.
  • Two more Americans are in another quarantine unit in Atlanta.
  • Three people have died from the virus: a Dutch couple and a German citizen.
  • Dr. Ashish Jha discussed the situation with journalist William Brangham.
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