US says 18 passengers flown back after hantavirus outbreak

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U.S. officials said 18 passengers were flown back, quarantined, and one positive case was treated in Nebraska.

WHO: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials

WHAT: 18 passengers from a luxury cruise ship were flown back to the U.S. and quarantined

WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM ET

WHERE: Nebraska

WHY: A passenger tested positive for hantavirus and was placed in a Nebraska biocontainment unit.

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