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Three Die from Andes Hantavirus on Cruise, White House Briefed

5/16/2026

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Three passengers died from Andes hantavirus on a cruise ship, prompting daily briefings for the White House and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Director Jay Bhattacharya said the CDC monitors 41 U.S. residents quarantined and that the virus spreads poorly, keeping risk low.
Dr. David Fitter said anyone on the ship between April 6 and May 10 or with close exposure is high-risk and should isolate at home for six weeks.

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Three passengers died from Andes hantavirus on a cruise ship, prompting daily briefings for the White House and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Director Jay Bhattacharya said the CDC monitors 41 U.S. residents quarantined and that the virus spreads poorly, keeping risk low.
Dr. David Fitter said anyone on the ship between April 6 and May 10 or with close exposure is high-risk and should isolate at home for six weeks.