Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mandates quarantine, faces criticism from health experts
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ordered a mandatory quarantine for an American exposed to hantavirus, overriding the CDC's recommendation for self-quarantine. Health experts criticized the decision as lacking scientific justification, warning it sets a dangerous precedent for handling infectious disease responses in the U.S. The situation raises concerns about public health policies amid rising infectious disease threats.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 15:20 UTC
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