Trending Now - Cruise Ship Hantavirus Cases Climb as Passengers Quarantine in Nebraska

WHO:

AP - 18 American passengers exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship.

AP - Dr. Michael Wadman, who runs the National Quarantine Unit.

AP - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen.

AP - World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

AP - University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold.

WHAT:

Yahoo - A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship was confirmed in the Netherlands.

Yahoo - The hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week.

Yahoo - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen expressed hope to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers.

Yahoo - Passengers began ordering additional items after realizing the length of their quarantine, leading to a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

Yahoo - The hospital is planning to give the passengers a taste of Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week.

Yahoo - Rosmarin said he ordered a barbecue bacon Runza, which is a mix of meat, seasonings and sauce baked inside bread.

Yahoo - Rosmarin and a few other passengers unexpectedly got a chance to leave their rooms for a few minutes when Omaha was under a tornado warning.

Yahoo - A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship was confirmed in the Netherlands.

Yahoo - The hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week.

Yahoo - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen expressed hope to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers.

Yahoo - Passengers are receiving special meals and local delicacies during their quarantine.

Yahoo - A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship was confirmed in the Netherlands.

Yahoo - The hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week.

Yahoo - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen expressed hope to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers.

Yahoo - Three people from the cruise have died, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first exposed to the virus.

Yahoo - No deaths have been reported since May 2, according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Yahoo - A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship was confirmed in the Netherlands.

Yahoo - The hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week.

Yahoo - Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen expressed hope to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers.

AP - 12 illnesses linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship have been confirmed, including one crew member in the Netherlands.

AP - Three people from the cruise have died, including a Dutch couple believed to be the first exposed to the virus.

AP - Passengers are in quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with a potential quarantine duration of 42 days.

AP - Passengers are receiving special meals and local delicacies during their quarantine.

WHERE:

AP - Quarantine is taking place at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

AP - The MV Hondius cruise ship.

WHEN:

AP - Passengers began arriving in Omaha on May 11.

AP - A meal from Omaha Steaks is planned for Thursday of next week.

AP - The CDC issued a formal order earlier this week regarding the quarantine.

WHY:

Yahoo - The CDC issued a formal order earlier this week to prevent two of the passengers from leaving the quarantine unit.

AP - Hantavirus usually spreads from rodent droppings, but the Andes virus detected may spread between people in rare cases.

AP - Health officials recommended a long quarantine due to the virus's incubation period.

HOW:

Yahoo - The rooms are equipped with specialized negative-pressure ventilation and waste sterilization systems to keep germs from escaping.

Yahoo - Passengers began ordering additional items after realizing the length of their quarantine, leading to a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

Yahoo - The rooms are equipped with specialized negative-pressure ventilation and waste sterilization systems to keep germs from escaping.

Yahoo - Passengers were allowed to bring only a small plastic sack of belongings when leaving the ship.

Yahoo - Passengers began ordering additional items after realizing the length of their quarantine, leading to a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

AP - The quarantine facility is equipped with specialized negative-pressure ventilation and waste sterilization systems.

AP - Passengers were allowed to bring only a small plastic sack of belongings when leaving the ship.

AP - Passengers are monitored with symptom checks twice a day.

(UPDATED May 24, 2026 01:34 UTC)

A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has been confirmed in the Netherlands, prompting the CDC to issue a formal order preventing two passengers from leaving the quarantine unit. In the meantime, the hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week, with passengers like Rosmarin excitedly ordering additional items as they adjust to their extended stay. Interestingly, Rosmarin and a few others had a brief opportunity to leave their rooms during a tornado warning in Omaha, showcasing the unusual circumstances surrounding their quarantine.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 17:18 UTC)

A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has been confirmed in the Netherlands, prompting special attention for the quarantined passengers. As they navigate their isolation, the hospital plans to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and Omaha Steaks on Thursday, while Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hopes to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for them as well. To ensure safety, the rooms are equipped with specialized negative-pressure ventilation and waste sterilization systems, and passengers have started ordering additional items, resulting in a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 13:21 UTC)

A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has been confirmed in the Netherlands, where three passengers have tragically died, including a Dutch couple thought to be the first exposed to the virus. In response to the ongoing situation, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen is hopeful about arranging a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers, while the hospital plans to serve meals featuring Runza on Tuesday and Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week. Passengers, who were only allowed to bring a small plastic sack of belongings when leaving the ship, have been ordering additional items during their quarantine, which has led to a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 09:28 UTC)

A 12th illness linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has been confirmed in the Netherlands, prompting a response from local authorities. In the meantime, the hospital is planning to serve a meal featuring Runza on Tuesday and a meal from Omaha Steaks on Thursday of next week, while Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen hopes to arrange a pork tenderloin dinner for the passengers. As the quarantine continues, passengers have started ordering additional items, resulting in a steady stream of boxes arriving at the quarantine unit.

(UPDATED May 23, 2026 07:45 UTC)

Eighteen American passengers have been exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with twelve confirmed illnesses, including one crew member in the Netherlands and three fatalities, among them a Dutch couple believed to be the first infected. The passengers are currently in quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, where they will stay for a potential duration of 42 days, receiving special meals, including a planned meal from Omaha Steaks next Thursday. Health officials have implemented this long quarantine due to the virus's incubation period, and the facility is equipped with specialized ventilation and waste sterilization systems to ensure safety during their monitoring, which includes symptom checks twice a day.