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American Passenger Detained in Hantavirus Quarantine Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-05-23 18:05 UTC 1 source Negative

A passenger on a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak has been detained by the federal government against her will, sparking controversy over quarantine procedures.

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Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.
2026-05-21 20:19 UTC
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