HealthMay 22, 2026

What Happened: Ebola and Hantavirus Actions in May 2026

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Key Vocabulary

quarantine/ˈkwɔːr.ən.tiːn/

to keep someone away from others to stop disease spread

"Two passengers received a federal quarantine order."

monitor/ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/

to watch or check someone’s health over time

"Health staff will monitor the passengers every day."

outbreak/ˈaʊt.breɪk/

a sudden increase in disease cases

"There was an outbreak on the cruise ship."

Listening

What Happened: Ebola and Hantavirus Actions in May 2026

The United States is working to stop Ebola and a hantavirus that were in the news in May 2026. The CDC asked travelers to have health checks and it put extra travel screening in place.

Two passengers from the M/V Hondius cruise ship received federal quarantine orders and 18 U.S. passengers were asked to stay at a Nebraska quarantine facility until May 31, 2026. Health agencies say the risk to the public is low, but some experts worry about the country’s readiness.

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Quiz

1. Where were 18 U.S. passengers asked to stay?

2. How many passengers received federal quarantine orders?

3. When did the World Health Organization declare the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you worry when you read about people put into quarantine? Why or why not?

Have you ever had to watch your health after travel? What did you do?

What do you think about travel checks at airports? Are they helpful?