3 New Yorkers among 18 quarantined after deadly hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
CBS News
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Three individuals from New York are currently under quarantine in Nebraska and Atlanta due to potential hantavirus exposure. These individuals were passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been linked to a deadly outbreak. The quarantine measures are precautionary as health officials investigate further.
- The MV Hondius cruise ship is the focal point of concerns regarding a hantavirus outbreak. A total of 18 people are being quarantined across Nebraska and Atlanta, including the three New Yorkers. Hantavirus is a serious respiratory illness that can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. The specific circumstances of the outbreak on the ship and the identified source are under investigation by health authorities. Passengers and crew members who may have been exposed are being monitored and isolated to prevent potential further spread of the virus. Further details regarding the origin of the outbreak and the health status of those quarantined are expected as the investigation progresses.
