CNN: UNMC American passenger tests NEGATIVE on retest (PCR and antibody); moves out of biocontainment to join the 15 other Americans in the quarantine unit

CNN (May 13, updated through May 14): The previously-confirmed American hantavirus patient at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has tested negative on both follow-up PCR and antibody testing. Per CNN: 'Kornfeld's antibody tests were also negative.' He has been moved out of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit and is now in the National Quarantine Unit alongside the 15 other American passengers from the cruise. 'None of the 16 is currently reporting symptoms of illness.' The American group is reportedly planning to stay in quarantine for the full recommended 42 days, though some may complete part of the window at home. This result effectively closes the United States arm of the cluster - no current confirmed U.S. cases and no symptomatic patients in monitoring.

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