June 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDTAfter six weeks in quarantine, the Americans evacuated from a cruise ship struck by a deadly hantavirus outbreak are set to return to their regular lives starting Sunday afternoon. The moment ends a painful chapter of isolation and uncertainty for those exposed, who say they are looking forward to hugging parents, getting haircuts and touching grass. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
The hantavirus quarantine is over. Here’s what cruise passengers and scientists learned.
For those exposed to hantavirus, Sunday ends a painful chapter of isolation and uncertainty. Scientists investigating the outbreak say they still have mysteries to solve.














