Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation
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Kennedy Orders Woman to Stay in Hantavirus Quarantine, Despite C.D.C. Recommendation

The New York Times health

Key Points:

  • Angela Perryman, a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus, remains quarantined in Nebraska despite testing negative and showing no symptoms, against CDC medical review recommendations.
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order to continue her quarantine, even as others exposed have been allowed to leave the facility since May 31.
  • Perryman expressed anger and frustration upon learning of the decision, which was communicated by slipping the order under her door.
  • The CDC’s quarantine medical reviewer, Dr. Michael Bell, recommended allowing Perryman to finish her quarantine at home with daily remote symptom monitoring and 24-hour access to medical help.

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