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Cedar County public health reports monitoring of hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks
Summary
Public Health Director Wagaman told supervisors the county is monitoring hantavirus reports tied to a cruise ship exposure and Ebola outbreaks in DRC and Uganda; state and federal advisories are in effect.
Public Health Director Wagaman briefed the Cedar County Board on May 19 that county health officials are monitoring a recent hantavirus matter tied to a cruise ship exposure and Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Wagaman said the situations are being monitored at state, national and international levels and noted that U.S. travel advisories have been issued.
The minutes do not record recommended changes to local public-health policy or specific local actions; officials reported situational awareness and continued monitoring. Residents traveling internationally are advised to follow state and federal travel guidance.
