[Brief] Hantavirus Cruise: US States Monitor Passengers Who Return Home
Multiple US states have ordered health monitoring for passengers who sailed on a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak and have since returned to their homes, the New York Times reports.
Hantavirus is a severe respiratory disease transmitted by rodents. Several cases emerged on an ocean cruise, drawing international attention.
Health officials say monitoring measures include regular temperature checks and symptom reporting to prevent further community spread. So far, no large-scale community transmission has been detected.
The World Health Organization has issued related travel advisories.