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US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak

U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska
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CDC Orders Quarantine for Two Passengers from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

CDC Orders Quarantine for Two Passengers from Hantavirus-Affected Cruise Ship

U.S. health officials have issued quarantine orders for two passengers from a cruise ship involved in a hantavirus outbreak. These passengers are currently being assessed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. The quarantine orders were signed by the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. The cruise ship, MV Hondius, has been linked to 11 hantavirus cases, including three fatalities. The World Health Organization has confirmed eight cases through laboratory tests. Hantaviruses typically spread through inhalation of contaminated rodent droppings, but the current outbreak involves the Andes virus, which may spread between humans in rare instances. The CDC has asked the remaining 16 passengers to stay at the facility until May 31.
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New York Health Commissioner Monitors Ebola Outbreak in Congo Amid World Cup Preparations

New York Health Commissioner Monitors Ebola Outbreak in Congo Amid World Cup Preparations

Dr. James McDonald, the New York state health commissioner, is closely monitoring the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak, which has been declared an international public health emergency by the World Health Organization, has resulted in hundreds of infections and over 80 deaths. This situation arises as New York and New Jersey prepare to host eight matches of the FIFA World Cup, which will bring thousands of international travelers to the area. Dr. McDonald emphasized that there is no immediate threat to New Yorkers, as the state health department maintains communication with the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, three New Yorkers are being evaluated in Nebraska following a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, although these cases are unrelated to the Ebola situation.
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American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

American Ebola patient evacuated from DRC to Germany is in stable condition, CDC says

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Michael Erman WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic ​of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, is being treated in Germany and is in stable condition, the U.S.
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U.S. Faces Challenges in Managing Hantavirus Exposure Among Travelers

U.S. Faces Challenges in Managing Hantavirus Exposure Among Travelers

The U.S. is grappling with the management of travelers potentially exposed to the hantavirus, following an outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has requested that U.S. passengers remain in quarantine at the Nebraska Quarantine Facility until May 31, 2026. This comes after cases were identified among passengers from France, Spain, and Canada. The hantavirus, which can be fatal in about 40% of cases, has prompted different countries to adopt varied strategies for monitoring exposed individuals. While some countries enforce mandatory quarantines and regular testing, the U.S. approach relies on voluntary isolation and symptom-based testing, which experts warn may miss early infections.
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US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

US missionary who contracted Ebola is on his way to Germany, CDC says

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Friederike Heine WASHINGTON/BERLIN, May 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus has killed over 130 people, is currently on his way to Germany for treatment, the U.S.
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Rutgers Baseball Loses in Run Rule Fashion to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament Opener

Rutgers Baseball Loses in Run Rule Fashion to Michigan in Big Ten Tournament Opener

Rutgers baseball falls in Big Ten Tournament Opener, will play in consolation bracket.
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Colorado Hantavirus Death Confirmed Unrelated to Cruise Ship Outbreak

Colorado Hantavirus Death Confirmed Unrelated to Cruise Ship Outbreak

A recent hantavirus-related death in Douglas County, Colorado, has been confirmed by health officials as unrelated to a separate outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The Colorado case involved the Sin Nombre virus, which is common in North America and typically transmitted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. This contrasts with the cruise ship outbreak, which involved the Andes virus, a rarer strain capable of limited person-to-person transmission. The cruise outbreak has resulted in multiple infections and deaths, raising global concern. However, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has emphasized that the risk to the general public remains low, as the Sin Nombre virus does not spread between people.
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Canadian Health Officials Confirm Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak

Canadian Health Officials Confirm Hantavirus Case Linked to Cruise Ship Outbreak

Canadian health authorities have confirmed a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been at the center of an international outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada verified that one of the four Canadians who returned from the cruise tested positive for hantavirus. This confirmation follows a previous description of the case as a 'presumptive positive' by British Columbia's top public health officer. The outbreak, which has resulted in three deaths, has been closely monitored by global health officials. As of May 13, the World Health Organization reported 11 cases associated with the cruise, including eight confirmed cases. The outbreak began after the Dutch cruise ship departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage. Despite the outbreak, no confirmed U.S. cases tied to the cruise have been reported, although one U.S.-repatriated passenger had inconclusive test results.
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US health department withdraws vaccine advisory panel charter

US health department withdraws vaccine advisory panel charter

May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. health department has withdrawn an April charter renewal for a key vaccine advisory panel that laid out new membership rules and direction, citing an administrative error, according to a Federal Register notice issued on Monday.
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CDC Implements Travel Health Notices Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo

CDC Implements Travel Health Notices Amid Ebola Outbreak in Congo

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued travel health notices for Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo following an Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province. The outbreak has resulted in 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans potentially exposed to the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the situation a public health emergency of international concern. The current outbreak is linked to the Bundibugyo virus, which has a mortality rate of 25% to 50%. The CDC reports that there are no outbreak-related cases in the United States, and the overall risk to the American public remains low. However, the agency is taking precautionary measures to prevent the disease from entering the U.S.
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Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Amidst Global Health Emergency

Six Americans Exposed to Ebola in Congo Amidst Global Health Emergency

At least six Americans have been exposed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to sources from international aid organizations. The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. The specific virus involved, Bundibugyo, has no vaccine or treatment. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is supporting the safe withdrawal of affected Americans and has issued travel advisories for Congo and Uganda. The CDC emphasizes that the risk to the American public remains low, but it is closely monitoring the situation and has systems in place to respond to potential public health threats.