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Lessons From the Hantavirus Outbreak

Lessons From the Hantavirus Outbreak

The Daily vor 4 Monaten

Sixteen Americans are isolating at a special quarantine center in Omaha, including one person who tested “mildly” positive for the virus.

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Inside a hospital in Nebraska, 16 Americans who may have been
exposed to the hantavirus have begun an unusually long
quarantine. In some cases, it will last up to 42 days.

Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers global health for The New York
Times, explains what is known about the deadly outbreak and how
the public heath system responded.

Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global
health reporter at The New York Times.

Background reading:

American passengers exposed to the hantavirus began their
quarantine in the United States on Monday.

Here’s what to know about the hantavirus outbreak on the
cruise ship.

Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

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