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CDC monitoring 41 people for hantavirus, no reported cases

CDC monitoring 41 people for hantavirus, no reported cases

Summary

U.S. health officials are watching 41 people for hantavirus but have not found any cases. They are not restricting these people’s movements but have asked most of them to stay home and avoid contact with others as a precaution.

Key Facts

  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are monitoring 41 people for possible hantavirus infection.
  • No confirmed hantavirus cases have been reported in the United States.
  • Most of the monitored individuals have been advised to stay at home.
  • They have been asked to avoid close contact with other people.
  • Officials have not imposed any movement restrictions on these individuals.
  • The information was shared by David Fitter, the CDC’s hantavirus response incident manager.
  • The monitoring and precautions aim to prevent any potential spread of hantavirus.
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