90-Second Read: Nebraska Medicine will quarantine American citizens on cruise ship impacted by Hantavirus outbreak

Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that they have been requested to receive and monitor American citizens on the cruise ship impacted by the Hantavirus outbreak. Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center confirmed that they have been requested by federal officials to receive and monitor American citizens on the cruise ship impacted by the Hantavirus outbreak. We are proud to support this national effort." READ MORE: CDC teams will meet Americans on Hantavirus-stricken ship at Nebraska quarantine unit and in Canary Islands Nebraska Medicine said the individuals being monitored are well with no symptoms of illness at this time. The individuals will be observed in the National Quarantine Unit, the only federally funded quarantine unit in the United States, which is on the.

Nebraska Medicine and UNMC treated patients during the 2014 Ebola outbreak and cared for some of the first Americans diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020. Nebraska is the world leader in dealing with infectious disease, our professionals in this field at the State and at the University of Nebraska Medical Center will ensure the safe quarantine of these Americans. Eight Hantavirus cases — all among passengers on the MV Hondius — have already been identified. The Nebraska Biocontainment Unit is also on the Nebraska Medical Center campus. This request reflects the longstanding partnership between the University of Nebraska Medical Center and federal health agencies, as well as the trust placed in our teams," H.

Officials said Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are working with the Douglas County Health Department, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and federal health officials to coordinate the effort. The quarantine process will allow for observation during the incubation period of the virus while eliminating any potential risk of spread, according to officials. There is no risk to the community from people being cared for in these units." "Nebraska has a proud tradition of stepping up for our fellow Americans in moments of need, and we are fully committed to support our federal, state and local partners in this mission," Nebraska Gov. New Jersey also said it is monitoring two people who were potentially exposed to a person infected with Hantavirus after departing MV Hondius. Officials said people can be.

Gold, president of the University of Nebraska, said in a statement. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search. Spread is usually limited to people who have close contact with the infected person. WHO currently assesses the risk to the global population from this event as low and continues to monitor the situation, officials said. Health officials told CNN that none are experiencing symptoms.