Dossier
Eppley Airfield
Coverage of Eppley Airfield in the Nexus archive.
- No known cases of hantavirus in U.S. as officials monitor 41 with possible exposure
There are no known cases of hantavirus in the U.S., but officials are monitoring 41 individuals with possible exposure. The outbreak is related to a cruise ship, MV Hondius. Medical personnel are taking precautions.
- Hantavirus in the U.S.: How easily does the Andes strain spread?
A hantavirus outbreak occurred on the cruise ship MV Hondius, affecting U.S. passengers who were escorted by medical personnel to awaiting shuttles at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. The Andes strain of the virus is involved in the outbreak. Medical personnel are handling the situation.