HealthPublic Health Policy Action2026-05-20🇺🇸
Hantavirus outbreak: US cruise quarantine extended until May 31
source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -> target: Two passengers from the cruise ship
On 2026-05-20, U.S. health authorities extended the mandatory quarantine for 18 people evacuated from the Canary Islands after a cruise-linked hantavirus outbreak. The repatriated passengers were ordered to remain at the University of Nebraska Medical Center until May 31, completing a 21-day monitoring period. CDC official David Fitter said the decision was taken by the U.S. government leadership.
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