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New details on quarantine for Americans who were on hantavirus-hit cruise ship

New details on quarantine for Americans who were on hantavirus-hit cruise ship

Summary

Eighteen Americans who were on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak are being watched in hospitals. Sixteen of them are in Nebraska, and one person has tested positive for hantavirus.

Key Facts

  • A cruise ship had an outbreak of hantavirus, a virus that can cause serious lung disease.
  • Eighteen Americans who were on the ship are now in medical care.
  • Sixteen of these Americans are in Nebraska medical facilities.
  • One American has confirmed hantavirus infection.
  • Health officials are observing all 18 people for symptoms.
  • Hantavirus is spread mainly by rodents and can cause severe illness in humans.
  • Authorities are providing updates through CBS News.
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