US passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise blocked from leaving federal quarantine
Angela Perryman and 17 other American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are under federal quarantine in Nebraska after potential exposure to hantavirus. Despite testing negative and showing no symptoms, they are required to remain in the facility for at least 21 days due to public health concerns. The quarantine order has sparked discussions about the balance between public health safety and individual rights.
- ▪Angela Perryman and 17 other passengers are quarantined in Omaha, Nebraska after exposure to hantavirus.
- ▪Health officials believe they could be a source of infection if they leave the facility.
- ▪At least three people have died from the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship.
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For subscribersUS passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise blocked from leaving federal quarantineSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMs Angela Perryman and 17 other American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are being monitored at the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska.PHOTO: AFPSonia A. RaoPublished May 19, 2026, 08:32 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 08:32 AMMs Angela Perryman, an American passenger exposed to the deadly hantavirus on a cruise ship in May, expected a short stay at a special quarantine facility in Nebraska after her arrival last week.On May 18, after making plans to depart, she received a federal order requiring her to stay for at least two more weeks.
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