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Hantavirus Hysteria: Two Texans Triumph Over Quarantine

Texas today announced the release of two residents from quarantine after exposure to the Andes strain of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship. The two completed their 42-day isolation period without infection, prompting state epidemiologists to breath a collective sigh of relief. However, officials warn that vigilance remains essential, as rodent-borne hantavirus continues to pose a public health risk.