Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship, including one who tested positive, arrive in Nebraska

Officials Urge Vigilance, Not Panic

Public health experts stressed that the risk to the general public remains low, especially with screening and monitoring procedures already in place. However, they urged anyone who traveled on the cruise or had close contact with passengers to remain alert for symptoms and seek immediate medical attention if illness develops.

Nebraska health authorities said they will continue working alongside federal agencies to track the situation and provide updates as additional test results become available.

The arrival of the passengers marks another phase in the international response to the outbreak, as investigators attempt to contain the virus and determine the full scale of exposure connected to the cruise.