Quarantine ends for the last of the hantavirus ship passengers in Nebraska The last eight American passengers exposed to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship have been released from a 42-day quarantine. The specialized hospital unit in Nebraska housed these individuals after the outbreak resulted in three fatalities. Their departure signifies the conclusion of the extensive isolation period for all affected passengers.

• The final eight American passengers from a cruise ship hantavirus outbreak have left quarantine.
• They were quarantined for 42 days in a specialized hospital unit in Nebraska.
• The outbreak on the cruise ship resulted in three deaths.