quarantine

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A passenger from the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship is in quarantine on tiny Pitcairn Island, a volcanic outcrop in the South Pacific famously settled by mutineers from the HMS Bounty.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They will speak to each patient about their exposure to the virus to determine their risk, and “then there’ll be some conversations about the most appropriate duration of quarantine for these individuals,” she said.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“These findings highlight the importance of rapid surveillance, widespread testing, targeted quarantine and active monitoring of exposed individuals in confined travel settings,” added Cui.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

The passenger with the new confirmed case of hantavirus was in quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid, where 13 other Spanish nationals who were evacuated Sunday also are staying.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

The C.D.C. also temporarily revoked the licenses of three companies, Hazleton Research Products, the Charles River Primates Corporation, and Worldwide Primates, charging these companies with violations of quarantine rules.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston