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Hantavirus Outbreak and Contact Tracing Efforts

Updated 2026-05-08 16:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has prompted extensive contact tracing efforts. Passengers who left the ship before the outbreak was identified are being tracked to prevent further spread.

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More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.
2026-05-08 15:46 UTC
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