Marie Andrusiewicz

According to the CDC, symptoms can take up to 42 days after exposure to show up.

The World Health Organization says the hantavirus risk to the general public remains low and the outbreak is, quote, not the start of another COVID pandemic.

Marie Andrusiewicz, NPR News, Washington.

Officials say the individual tested positive for the Andes strain of the virus, while a second passenger is experiencing mild symptoms.

All 17 Americans who are on the affected cruise ship will quarantine in Omaha at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with the symptomatic passenger going to a separate treatment facility.

All will undergo clinical evaluation.

According to the CDC, symptoms can take up to 42 days after exposure to show up.

The World Health Organization says the hantavirus risk to the general public remains low and the outbreak is, quote, not the start of another COVID pandemic.

Marie Andrusiewicz, NPR News, Washington.

In 2020, demonstrators threw the original statue into the harbor during a wave of protests sparked by the death of George Floyd.

Pieces of the sculpture were later retrieved from the water and used for the restoration.

The statue on display at the White House is on loan from an organization that promotes Italian-American culture.

In a thank you letter to the group, President Trump said Columbus's 1492 voyage, quote, paved the way for the ultimate triumph of Western civilization.

During his second term, Trump has removed national exhibits acknowledging the country's mistreatment of indigenous people and history of slavery, while praising European colonization and restoring tributes to Confederate generals.

Marie Andrusiewicz, NPR News, Washington.

The National Weather Service predicts a heavy snowfall combined with strong winds will result in blizzard conditions in coastal areas from Delaware through southern New England.

In D.C., the brunt of the storm will hit tonight into Monday with morning work commutes and school schedules likely disrupted.

At major airports, thousands of flights were canceled ahead of the storm, with airlines waiving change and cancellation fees.

The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared states of emergency.

Governor Hochul is warning residents to take the storm seriously.