Expert: outbreak not a threat yet
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"What we know about hantavirus is that asymptomatic people do not spread this virus," said Schaffner. One question still remains. "So again, so far, so good." He advised the public to stay alert.
A Friday release from the CDC said the risk remains low. American passengers from the M/V Hondius were taken to a national quarantine center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
"Experts and medical staff went to the Canary Islands. The M/V Hondius will dock there soon," the report adds. "They will assess the exposure risk for each American passenger.
This will suggest needed monitoring stages. The ship arrives Sunday with 150 onboard. Seventeen of them are Americans, none are known infected.
Harm already came to five people seriously from an intense outbreak — three have died. Officials inform quickly. Healthcare operations offer good early analysis and tracking.
Donald Trump on Friday stated the health team protects from any shortage warning. Work on preparing for expected results is ongoing.