90-Second Read: 2 quarantined cruise ship passengers exposed to Hantavirus expected to return to New York next week

The CDC had previously mandated that some of the 18 cruise ship passengers at the national quarantine unit in Nebraska remain there through May 31 after they expressed a desire to leave. The CDC earlier told passengers that New York was refusing to comply with an order to post a police officer or public health worker outside their homes around-the-clock. State health officials now say they're working with the CDC on a monitoring plan and that the passengers have promised to not leave their homes.

The two people will be transported via non-commercial flights and complete the remainder of their 42-day monitoring period in residences that are located outside of New York City. No additional details on their identity or locations will be provided due to privacy concerns. According to the health department, they have agreed to remain at home and avoid contact with other people.

At this point, it is important to emphasize that there is no immediate risk to the public. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover?