Quarantine comes to an end for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska (opens original article in a new tab)

The last eight American hantavirus-exposed passengers left a Nebraska quarantine facility after 42 days, ending the isolation period following an outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people.

• Last eight American hantavirus-exposed passengers left Nebraska quarantine after 42 days
• HHS confirmed end of quarantine with collaboration from federal, state, and local partners
• Seven passengers remained voluntarily while one was forced to stay due to controversial quarantine order
• Florida refused round-the-clock monitoring for some passengers, leading to extended quarantine