US evacuees from hantavirus cruise begin domestic health monitoring
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Final passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius left Tenerife as evacuation flights continue; the ship will proceed to Rotterdam for disinfection. In the United States, 18 Hondius passengers are under monitoring in Nebraska and Atlanta, with some in biocontainment, as officials plan individualized 42‑day monitoring (home or facility) based on symptoms. The World Health Organization notes more cases may emerge due to the virus’s incubation, while authorities stress that the overall public risk remains very low and emphasize quarantine and testing protocols.
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