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CDC Announces Evacuation Plans for Americans Exposed to Hantavirus on Infected Cruise Ship

The US government is moving to evacuate American passengers from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with plans to transport them to a military base in Nebraska for quarantine and treatment.

The U.S. government is moving to evacuate American passengers from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with plans to transport them to a military base in Nebraska for quarantine and further medical evaluation. The CDC has issued guidance on next steps for those exposed to the virus, which includes undergoing testing and treatment if symptoms appear. The outbreak has prompted concerns about public health and safety among American travelers. A total of 11 Americans have been infected with hantavirus so far, according to the CDC.

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