Americans Quarantined in Nebraska After Hantavirus Exposure on Cruise Ship
Eighteen American passengers exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The passengers are being monitored in the National Quarantine Unit, which is equipped with specialized facilities to prevent the spread of the virus. Although none of the passengers are showing symptoms, they are required to stay in quarantine due to the virus's incubation period, which can last up to 42 days. The hantavirus, typically spread through rodent droppings, has a rare strain known as the Andes virus, which may spread between humans. The passengers, who arrived with minimal belongings, are receiving local hospitality, including meals from Nebraska food trucks and lessons on local wildlife. The quarantine unit provides high-speed internet to help them stay connected with family and friends. 
