Lack of U.S. response to hantavirus outbreak worries public health experts

NPR | By Gabrielle Emanuel

Published May 8, 2026 at 1:40 PM PDT

Public health experts are raising concerns about why the U.S. government hasn't had a more public response to the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship.

Lack of U.S. response to hantavirus outbreak worries public health experts

Become a supporter

Support Local Journalism

Lack of U.S. response to hantavirus outbreak worries public health experts

The Midweek Roundup

The Spring Issue

Support Local Journalism