The Arizona Department of Health Services has confirmed that a second person from the state was on the Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, at the time of the hantavirus outbreak. Additionally, the department revealed that a previously reported Arizona passenger resides in Maricopa County. The second Arizonan is among a group of passengers who were taken to Nebraska for evaluation. This person will return to Arizona after being assessed and transportation is arranged to ensure public safety. The person will have an incubation period of six to eight weeks.
Dr. Jeffrey Langland, Director of the Ric Scalzo Institute for Botanical Research, joined “Arizona Horizon” to answer questions regarding the hantavirus outbreak what it means for people traveling this summer.
