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Health experts say cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't a risk to public at large

NPR | By Gabrielle Emanuel,
A Martínez
Published May 12, 2026 at 1:41 AM PDT

Passengers who were potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise are back home and being monitored for symptoms, as scientists maintain that risk to the public is low.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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