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Hantavirus Outbreak: Global Concern

Updated 2026-05-08 00:45 UTC 1 source Neutral

An outbreak of hantavirus began on a cruise ship in early April. Health authorities worldwide are now working to contain the spread, as experts debate the response.

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Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update

The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.

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