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