Hantavirus risk to US public very low: CDC
Summary
The CDC acting director, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, said the risk of hantavirus to Americans is very low during an outbreak on a cruise ship going to Europe. Three people on the ship, including a Dutch couple and a German citizen, have been affected.Key Facts
- The CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship traveling to Europe.
- Three people on the ship have been diagnosed with hantavirus.
- The affected individuals are a Dutch couple and a German national.
- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is the acting director of the CDC.
- He stated that the overall risk to the U.S. public is very low.
- Hantavirus is a disease spread mainly by rodents.
- The CDC continues to provide updates and guidance related to the outbreak.
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