Hantavirus Disease - New York State Department of Health
New York, New York, United StatesConfidence 95%3 affectedJun 1, 2026
The New York State Department of Health updated on May 15, 2026, about three New York residents from the MV Hondius cruise ship arriving at Offutt Air Force Base for monitoring, emphasizing no immediate public risk.
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- PrimaryHantavirus Disease - New York State Department of Health
health.ny.gov · 2026-06-01
The New York State Department of Health updated on May 15, 2026, that three New York residents, who were passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, arrived at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska for a 42-day monitoring period. One passenger is from New York City, and the other two are from Orange County and Westchester County. The State Health Commissioner emphasized that there is no immediate risk to the public. Hantaviruses found in North America can cause Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health
health.ny.gov · 2026-06-01
The New York State Department of Health issued a fact sheet on hantavirus disease, noting that infections are rare in New York, with only six residents diagnosed between 1995-2023. Most US cases occur west of the Mississippi River. The virus is spread from wild rodents through urine, saliva, and feces, primarily by inhalation. Prevention focuses on avoiding contact with rodents and their droppings, and safe cleaning practices in infested areas.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
Americans exposed to the Andes hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship, quarantining in Nebraska, were offered a deal to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance by police or health workers. At least one state, New York, reportedly balked at this condition. The article also mentions the ship arriving in Rotterdam for disinfection and a Spanish citizen testing positive after evacuation to Madrid.
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The New York State Department of Health updated its Hantavirus Disease Fact Sheet on May 11, 2026. It explains that hantavirus is spread from wild rodents to people, primarily by inhaling aerosolized virus from urine, saliva, and feces. While rare in New York, with six residents diagnosed between 1995-2023, the fact sheet provides crucial prevention tips, including rodent control and safe cleaning practices in potentially contaminated areas.
- ReferenceFrom 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease
en.as.com · 2026-05-14
A May 14, 2026 report on hantavirus in the US, noting fewer than 900 total cases from 1993-2023 with a 36-40% mortality rate. Most cases are concentrated in western states like New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains like Black Creek Canal virus (Florida), Bayou virus (Louisiana), and New York-1 virus (New York) have been identified.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)
forbes.com · 2026-05-29
Americans who have been quarantining in Nebraska for weeks after exposure to the Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship have been offered a deal to complete their last three weeks of quarantine at home. This is contingent on their states agreeing to post a police officer or health worker outside their homes 24 hours per day. Sixteen passengers are isolating at the National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska, and two others, including one with symptoms, are in a biocontainment unit at Emory University in Atlanta. New York state reportedly balked at the idea of 24/7 surveillance for returning
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-01
The New York State Department of Health updated its Hantavirus Disease Fact Sheet on May 11, 2026, in response to the cruise ship outbreak. It confirmed that three New York residents from the MV Hondius arrived at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska for a 42-day monitoring period. The advisory reiterates that hantavirus infections are rare in New York, with most US cases occurring west of the Mississippi River, and emphasizes rodent control for prevention.
- ReferenceUS cruise passenger quarantining for hantavirus says he will remain in Nebraska for full 42 days - KORN News Radio
kornradio.com · 2026-06-01
An American passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, Jake Rosmarin from Boston, stated on June 1, 2026, that he plans to remain at Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit for the full 42-day incubation period after exposure to the Andes hantavirus. This decision is to ensure the safety of his loved ones. While some of the 18 Americans initially quarantined in Nebraska have returned home for self-quarantine, New York State health officials confirmed two New Yorkers are returning to complete their monitoring period in residences outside New York City.
- ReferenceUS cruise passenger quarantining for hantavirus says he will remain in Nebraska for full 42 days - KORN News Radio
kornradio.com · 2026-06-01
An American passenger from the MV Hondius cruise ship, Jake Rosmarin from Boston, stated on June 1, 2026, that he plans to remain at Nebraska's National Quarantine Unit for the full 42-day incubation period after exposure to the Andes hantavirus. This decision is to ensure the safety of his loved ones. While some of the 18 Americans initially quarantined in Nebraska have returned home for self-quarantine, New York State health officials confirmed two New Yorkers are returning to complete their monitoring period in residences outside New York City.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)
forbes.com · 2026-05-29
Americans exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, currently quarantining in Nebraska, have been offered a deal to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance by police or health workers. Some states, like New York, have reportedly balked at this plan, with passengers expressing frustration at being treated like criminals. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had activated a level three emergency response for the outbreak.
- ReferenceHealth commissioner updates on NYers exposed to hantavirus - SILive.com
news.google.com · 2026-06-02
Health commissioner updates on NYers exposed to hantavirus SILive.com
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Three New York residents who were passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship arrived in Nebraska for screening and monitoring. Two have returned to New York to complete their 42-day quarantine with surveillance until June 22, while one remains in Nebraska. The New York State Department of Health is managing their monitoring.
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Three New York residents who were passengers on the M/V Hondius cruise ship arrived in Nebraska for screening and monitoring following the hantavirus outbreak. Two of these passengers completed the first 21 days of their quarantine in Nebraska and have since returned to New York. They will remain in quarantine with around-the-clock surveillance in private residences located outside of New York City until June 22. The New York State Department of Health is actively monitoring the situation.
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
Three New York residents who were passengers on the M/V Hondius cruise ship arrived in Nebraska for screening and monitoring following the hantavirus outbreak. Two of these passengers completed the first 21 days of their quarantine in Nebraska and have since returned to New York. They will remain in quarantine with around-the-clock surveillance in private residences located outside of New York City until June 22. The New York State Department of Health is actively monitoring the situation.
- ReferenceTwo New Yorkers return from Nebraska hantavirus quarantine - Crain's New York
news.google.com · 2026-06-02
Two New Yorkers return from Nebraska hantavirus quarantine Crain's New York
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-02
This fact sheet from the New York State Department of Health provides information on hantavirus disease, noting that infections are rare in New York, with six residents diagnosed between 1995-2023. It explains that hantavirus is spread from wild rodents to people, primarily by breathing in aerosolized virus from urine, saliva, and feces. Exposure to poorly ventilated areas with active rodent infestations is a major risk factor. The document advises on prevention through rodent control and safe cleaning practices.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)
forbes.com · 2026-05-29
Americans quarantined in Nebraska after cruise ship exposure were offered to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance by police or health workers. Some states, like New York, reportedly balked at the plan. This highlights the strict measures taken for the Andes virus, known for rare human-to-human transmission.
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates)
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Americans who were quarantined in Nebraska after being exposed to the Andes hantavirus from the MV Hondius cruise ship were reportedly offered a deal to complete their last three weeks of quarantine at home. The condition for this early release was agreement to 24/7 surveillance by a police officer or health worker outside their homes. This proposal, suggested by a federal government official, was met with resistance by some passengers who expressed feelings of being treated like criminals. Officials in at least one state, New York, reportedly balked at the idea of implementing such a surveil
- ReferenceHantavirus Patients Under Quarantine Could Go Home—If They Agree To 24/7 Surveillance, Report Says (Latest Updates) - Forbes
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Americans quarantined in Nebraska after exposure to the Andes hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship were reportedly offered a deal to complete their quarantine at home under 24/7 surveillance by police or health workers. This proposal, suggested by a federal government official, was met with resistance by some states like New York and by the quarantined individuals, who felt it was disrespectful. An experimental treatment, favipiravir, was made available to EU member states.
- ReferenceFrom 1993 to present day: this is the timeline of hantavirus in the U.S. and the numbers behind the infectious disease
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
Hantavirus, a rare disease in the U.S., is gaining renewed attention due to recent international outbreaks. From 1993 through 2023, fewer than 900 total cases were reported in the U.S., with mortality rates ranging from 36% to 40%. The majority of cases are concentrated in western states, including New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, and California. Different strains of hantavirus are found across the country, such as Sin Nombre virus in the Southwest, Black Creek Canal virus in Florida, Bayou virus in Louisiana, and New York-1 virus in New York.
- ReferenceFive people have left hantavirus quarantine facility in Nebraska - The Washington Post
washingtonpost.com · 2026-06-02
Five of the 18 passengers from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship have departed the national quarantine facility in Nebraska and returned to their home states. These individuals were potentially exposed to the Andes strain of the virus and are now under the watch of local public health authorities for the remainder of their monitoring period. Two of the returning passengers are from New York, and another has returned to Oregon. They are required to remain at their residences, avoid contact with others, and participate in daily monitoring activities. The risk of infection for resi
- ReferenceHantavirus Disease Fact Sheet - New York State Department of Health
vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The New York State Department of Health issued a fact sheet on hantavirus disease, noting that infections are rare in New York, with most U.S. cases occurring west of the Mississippi River. From 1995-2023, only six New York State residents were diagnosed with hantavirus infection. Hantavirus is primarily spread from wild rodents to people through contaminated urine, saliva, and feces, often when aerosolized in confined spaces. Exposure to poorly ventilated areas with active rodent infestations is a major risk factor. The fact sheet provides prevention tips, including avoiding contact with ro
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