Infectious disease specialist explains why hantavirus isn't the next COVID
Summary
Several U.S. states are watching passengers from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Dr. Monica Gandhi, an infectious disease expert, explained why hantavirus is different from COVID-19 and is unlikely to cause a similar pandemic.Key Facts
- At least five U.S. states are monitoring people who were on the affected cruise ship.
- The cruise ship was connected to a hantavirus outbreak.
- Hantavirus is a serious illness but spreads differently than COVID-19.
- Dr. Monica Gandhi is an infectious disease specialist at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Experts say hantavirus does not have the same pandemic potential as COVID-19.
- Monitoring passengers helps prevent further spread of the virus.
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