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90-Second Read: Boston man describes quarantine after Hantavirus outbreak in GMA interview

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Published May 12, 2026

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This is a simplified summary of outside reporting. Hantavirus Now did not independently report the original story. Read the original source for full details.This is a simplified summary of outside reporting. Hantavirus Now did not independently report the original story. Read the original source for full details.

A Boston man quarantined in Nebraska after a Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship spoke about his plans to quarantine and recounted the moment he learned about the outbreak. A Boston man quarantined after a Hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship said learning the diagnosis was the moment he became afraid. When you Google Hantavirus, it's definitely a scary virus to be seeing." Rosmarin said he was relieved to leave the ship and said quarantine conditions have been comfortable, according to the interview. Jake Rosmarin, who spoke live from quarantine in Omaha, Nebraska, said he initially believed events aboard the ship were "weird coincidences" before learning Hantavirus was involved. Honestly, I didn't think anything was wrong until we found out that it was Hantavirus.

He said he currently has no symptoms and plans to remain in quarantine for the full 42 days. So my plan right now is to stay for the 42 days," Rosmarin said in the interview. We have exercise equipment." Rosmarin also said he has remained in contact with other passengers virtually and that "everyone seems to be in good spirits," according to the interview.

He told ABC's 'Good Morning America' he plans to remain in quarantine for more than a month. That's for me and for my family." Rosmarin said passengers traveled from the Canary Islands to Omaha on what he described as a long and stressful travel day. He said he spent much of his first day in quarantine contacting family and friends to reassure them he was doing well. I feel great, I don't have any symptoms," Rosmarin said in the interview.

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Source published May 12, 9:46 AM EDT. Hantavirus Now reviewed reporting from WCVB and summarized the key points below.

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