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Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 22, 2026
· 5 min read
OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.
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Key takeaway More than 120 people were evacuated from the MV Hondius in Spain’s Canary Islands early last month — including the 18 Americans who wound up in the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha — though most were from other countries.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The end of the quarantine for the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska has implications for Minneapolis residents who travel internationally. As a major hub in the Midwest, the Twin Cities area is home to many travelers who may find themselves on cruise ships or in other situations where they could be exposed to infectious diseases. The fact that some passengers were allowed to monitor for symptoms at home, while others were forced to quarantine, raises questions about the consistency of public health protocols. In Minneapolis, health officials will likely be reviewing their own procedures for handling similar situations, to ensure that they are prepared to respond quickly and effectively in the event of an outbreak. The experience of passengers like Angela Perryman, who was held against her will despite the recommendation of a government medical expert, may also inform local discussions about the balance between public health and individual rights.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? OMAHA, Nebraska (AP) — The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officia...
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