What we know about the hantavirus outbreak — and what to focus on next ^13.4%

MS NOW - By Tara C. Smith - 5/8/2026, 10:15 PM

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We are witnessing an outbreak of a virus that is new to most individuals, a species of hantavirus called the Andes virus. Most hantavirus outbreaks are associated with outdoor adventuring, such as unknowingly camping with rodents, or merely cleaning a house where rodents have left droppings. But this one seemingly began on a cruise ship... more