An American woman, Angela Perryman, who may have been exposed to hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, is currently quarantined at a facility in Omaha, Nebraska. Initially anticipating a brief stay, Perryman received a federal order requiring her to remain in quarantine for a total of 21 days, until May 31. This order mandates that any attempts to leave could involve law enforcement intervention.
Perryman, who lives in Ecuador with a home in South Florida, mentioned that she tested negative for hantavirus and has no symptoms. However, there is concern since she had interacted with another passenger who later died from the disease. The federal order, which she shared with The New York Times, states that leaving the facility could pose a risk of infection to others.
While the facility offers individual rooms, exercise equipment, and Wi-Fi, Perryman expressed her frustration at being unable to isolate at home. She plans to appeal the quarantine order and may take legal action. The quarantine is part of broader monitoring efforts, as a total of 18 American passengers from the cruise ship are also being observed for potential symptoms, given the incubation period for hantavirus can be lengthy.
Health officials are closely monitoring the situation due to the outbreak associated with the ship, which has resulted in multiple illnesses and deaths linked to hantavirus exposure.
Further details regarding the treatment and prevention of hantavirus can be found through resources from the CDC.
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