Last American Passengers Exit Quarantine

After 42 days of strict quarantine in Nebraska, the last eight American passengers from the cruise ship outbreak have finally been released — a victory for public health officials who successfully contained the hantavirus scare. Evacuated from the MV Hondius off Spain’s Canary Islands, these travelers were among 120 people moved ashore after three deaths linked to the rare Andes virus. Though most passengers were foreign nationals, 18 Americans were held at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s National Quarantine Unit — some even left the ship before the outbreak was confirmed. All remained symptom-free during their extended stay, which included hotel-style rooms, favorite drinks, and special meals. One passenger, Angela Perryman, was held beyond the 42-day window after a legal dispute with Florida officials over whether she could be monitored at home — calling the situation a “political stunt.” She flew home that evening, while others departed Monday — marking a clean, albeit tense, end to a high-stakes health containment effort. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/551306e8ae60bd00