Concerns over a potential health crisis have been raised after it was revealed that several American passengers who were exposed to the deadly Hantavirus while traveling in the Americas are now flying back to the United States. The passengers, who were on a guided tour, visited areas in the Americas where the virus has been known to circulate, putting them at risk of contracting the disease. Hantavirus is a rare but serious respiratory illness that can be transmitted through contact with infected rodents and their droppings. As these travelers return home, health officials are scrambling to identify and monitor anyone who may have been exposed, sparking fears of a possible outbreak in the US.
American Passengers Exposed to Hantavirus Are Flying Back to the U.S. The New York Times
