"US Health Officials on High Alert as Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Spreads: No Confirmed Cases in the US, But 41 Under Surveillance A deadly outbreak of Andes hantavirus has claimed three lives on a luxury cruise ship this month, sparking concerns of a potential outbreak in the United States. US health officials have assured the public that there are no confirmed cases of the virus on American soil, but 41 individuals are being closely monitored for possible infection, with 18 quarantined in Nebraska and 23 in Atlanta. The virus, which is typically found in South America, is usually transmitted through contact with infected rodents, raising questions about how the outbreak may have originated on the cruise ship. As health officials continue to investigate, residents and travelers are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the virus."
There are no confirmed cases in the United States of the Andes hantavirus outbreak that killed three people aboard a luxury cruise ship this month, US health officials said on Thursday, but 41 people, including 18 quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta, are being monitored for possible infection.
