90-Second Read: 2 people exposed to Hantavirus have returned to New York state

The two people will complete a 42-day monitoring and quarantine period at personal residences outside New York City, according to health officials. Donate today Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Two people exposed to Hantavirus have returned to New York state, the city's health department said Monday. Three people tied to the outbreak died after contracting the virus, according to previous reporting.

Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. The pair had been under federal quarantine in Nebraska after a deadly outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship. The city's health department said it remains in close contact with the New York State Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and will provide updates if the situation changes.

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