Seventeen American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, are being flown to the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for evaluation. Upon arrival, medical officials will assess whether they are sick or healthy enough to return home. These passengers are part of over 90 individuals evacuated from the ship, with officials stating the risk of a major outbreak is low. Seven other US passengers have already returned home and are under observation. The passengers, along with a British national residing in the US, were seen wearing protective gear as they disembarked in Tenerife. The CDC is interviewing them to determine their risk level, which depends on their contact with symptomatic individuals. Those deemed at risk will be given options, including staying in Nebraska or returning home safely. They will be monitored for 42 days, with CDC support. The Nebraska Medical Center, equipped with a National Quarantine Unit, will host the passengers, who are expected to arrive early Monday morning.
QUESTION: How might the experience of being quarantined and monitored for a virus impact the mental health and daily lives of the passengers involved?
What comes next for US passengers evacuated from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
