Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship land in Nebraska, including 1 who tested positive

The 17 Americans who were on the cruise ship hit with hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, early Monday morning, including one person who tested positive and another showing symptoms. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio has the latest, while Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down ...

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According to CBS News’s source item, Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship land in Nebraska, including 1 who tested positive, The 17 Americans who were on the cruise ship hit with hantavirus landed in Omaha, Nebraska, early Monday morning, including one person who tested positive and another showing symptoms. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio has the latest, while Dr. Céline Gounder breaks down some key facts about hantavirus.

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