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The CDC has ordered two passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius to remain in quarantine for 21 days. NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, signed the orders this week, which will keep the passengers in quarantine in Nebraska through May 31, the CDC said. Bhattacharya is temporarily filling the duties of CDC director.
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