Several Americans exposed to a rare hantavirus strain on a cruise ship have been released to finish quarantine at home.

Five passengers left the National Quarantine Unit, and others are expected to leave in the coming weeks.

The CDC emphasized that the people have met the criteria for home monitoring and remain symptom-free.

AI-generated summary was reviewed by a CNN editor.

Several Americans who were exposed to a rare strain of hantavirus on board a cruise ship this spring have returned home to finish the second half of their mandatory six-week quarantine.