Passengers exposed to hantavirus from cruise ship taken to Nebraska

Passengers from a cruise ship who may have been exposed to hantavirus have been taken to Nebraska for observation and care. The University of Nebraska is notable for housing the only federally funded quarantine unit in the United States, as well as a specialized biocontainment unit designed to treat individuals exposed to infectious diseases.

These facilities are equipped to handle potential outbreaks and provide necessary medical attention to those at risk. The decision to transport the passengers to Nebraska underscores the university's role in managing public health concerns related to infectious diseases.