White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms

NPR News Thursday 11 June 2026, 17:42 UTC By Rob Stein 1 min read

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The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.(Image credit: Rebecca S. Gratz)

The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.

(Image credit: Rebecca S. Gratz)

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