Two Americans who were not onboard the cruise ship linked to the global hantavirus outbreak are being monitored for symptoms – as officials warn it could take weeks for the 17 evacuated US passengers to know if they are sick.
The Maryland Department of Health made the announcement on Monday, as a final group of 28 passengers disembarked the MV Hondius.
Officials now believe the ‘potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad,’ when the two were flying with somebody who has tested positive…