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Americans enter quarantine after returning from hantavirus cruise ship

Americans enter quarantine after returning from hantavirus cruise ship

Summary

Eighteen Americans who were on a cruise ship affected by hantavirus have returned to the United States and are now in quarantine. One person tested positive and is being treated in a special hospital unit designed to contain infectious diseases.

Key Facts

  • Eighteen Americans were on a cruise ship where hantavirus was present.
  • All 18 have returned to the United States.
  • They are currently in quarantine to prevent spreading the virus.
  • One person tested positive for hantavirus.
  • This person is in a biocontainment unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
  • A biocontainment unit is a hospital area designed to isolate dangerous diseases.
  • The news was reported by CBS News and covered by reporter Ian Lee.
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