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5 min readPassengers from a cruise ship hit by a Hantavirus outbreak that killed three are returning home on military and government planes, with escorts in Hazmat gear. NPR's midday news roundup covers this response alongside President Trump's impending China trip amid Iran tensions, economic indicators, a plea in an alleged presidential attack case, and emerging questions around NAD supplements.
Hantavirus Outbreak and Quarantine Measures
Eighteen Americans from the cruise ship arrived back in the U.S. early this morning, with most now quarantined at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Two patients went to Emory University in Atlanta: one tested positive but shows no symptoms, the other tested negative yet has mild symptoms. Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brian Christine emphasized the low risk to the public, noting Hantavirus does not spread easily and requires prolonged close contact with symptomatic individuals. Still, officials have treated the situation seriously from the outset, and the outbreak has reignited concerns about U.S. containment capabilities for such pathogens.
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- 1 (00:01) **Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak** - Passengers return home on military planes with Hazmat escorts after deadly outbreak killing three
- 2 (00:42) **Health Official on Hantavirus Risk** - Assistant Secretary Admiral Brian Christine assesses low public risk requiring prolonged contact
- 3 (01:03) **President's China Trip Amid Iran War** - Trump departs tomorrow for state visit, postponed earlier due to conflict now in holding pattern
- 4 (01:32) **Expert on U.S.-China Relations** - Kurt Campbell notes unusual hosting by China, ally to Iran, signals stabilization priority
- 5 (02:06) **Oil and Gas Prices Surge** - U.S.-Iran standoff drives higher oil prices, AAA reports average U.S. regular gas at $4.52/gallon
- 6 (02:29) **Existing Home Sales Report** - April sales up 0.2% from March, flat year-over-year; median price under $418,000
- 7 (03:02) **Trump Attack Suspect Pleads Not Guilty** - California man Cole Allen in court for alleged White House Correspondents Dinner assassination attempt
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