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.

The MV Hondius has reached the end of its hantavirus-stricken journey.

People in personal protective suits interact with a member of the crew on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which was affected by a hantavirus outbreak, after it arrived at the Port of…