quarantine

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A cruise ship that sparked global alarm after a deadly outbreak of hantavirus will end its voyage in Rotterdam on Monday, with its remaining skeleton crew facing weeks of quarantine.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Allen is concerned that the improper guidance could lead to people who are now home under self-quarantine taking their quarantine less seriously than they should—particularly with the incubation period being up to 42 days.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

They will speak to each patient about their exposure to the virus to determine their risk, and “then there’ll be some conversations about the most appropriate duration of quarantine for these individuals,” she said.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“These findings highlight the importance of rapid surveillance, widespread testing, targeted quarantine and active monitoring of exposed individuals in confined travel settings,” added Cui.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

With the mine included in the quarantine, there would be no whistles calling the men to work.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool