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repatriation

[ree-pey-tree-ey-shuhn] / riˌpeɪ triˈeɪ ʃən /


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Sixteen passengers from the U.S. boarded a medical repatriation flight arranged by the federal government to Nebraska and remained there as of Monday, including one person who tested “mildly” positive for hantavirus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

A French woman also tested positive for the virus after showing symptoms during her repatriation flight, the country’s health minister said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Two more repatriation flights to Australia and the Netherlands are planned on Monday to complete the evacuation of most of the ship's almost 150 passengers and crew.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Many of those still aboard the ship disembarked on Sunday for repatriation to their home countries.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

In the evenings she reads while Etienne makes phone calls, petitions repatriation authorities, and writes letters.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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