Hantavirus in the U.S.: How easily does the Andes strain spread?

At least six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.

7 states prepare to receive Americans possibly exposed to hantavirus

The U.S. has entered emergency response mode as a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak sails toward one of Spain’s ...

More than 100 sickened in norovirus outbreak aboard Caribbean Princess cruise

Even after more than 100 passengers and crewmembers fell sick during a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess ...

Experts wonder ‘Where is the CDC?' as hantavirus outbreak unfolds

The CDC is “monitoring the health status and preparing medical support for all of the American passengers on the cruise,” but ...
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CDC Set to Meet Americans From the Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship

The cruise ship dealing with a hantavirus outbreak will arrive near the Canary Islands on Sunday morning. The World Health Organization has confirmed a sixth case of the virus. The CDC says the risk ...

17 Americans from hantavirus-hit cruise ship return to U.S.: What to know

U.S. health officials will hold a news conference Monday morning to provide an update after the 17 Americans aboard the ...
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CDC May Get New Leader as Officials Consider Erica Schwartz

If chosen, Schwartz would take over at a time of ongoing tension. HealthDay News — Federal health officials are considering Dr Erica Schwartz to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...