CDC Repatriates Andes Virus Cruise Passengers to 2 U.S. Biocontainment Centers

9 articles · Updated · CDC · May 12

Nebraska and Emory facilities in Atlanta received U.S. passengers from an Atlantic cruise ship hit by a deadly Andes virus outbreak first reported on May 2.
CDC said no U.S. cases linked to the ship have been confirmed, and it described the pandemic risk and the threat to the American public and travelers as extremely low.
Andes virus is a hantavirus that can cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a severe and potentially deadly lung disease, prompting transfer to high-containment treatment units.
CDC said all exposed passengers are being monitored with state and federal partners as it also advises other public health authorities responding to the outbreak.

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