Is hantavirus spreading widely in the United States right now?

CDC current-situation guidance states that U.S. public risk from the M/V Hondius-linked event remains extremely low and no linked U.S. cases had been reported in that update.

Can hantavirus spread from person to person?

Most hantaviruses do not spread between people. Andes virus is the notable exception, but CDC and ECDC describe person-to-person spread as rare and associated with close or prolonged contact.

When should someone seek medical care?

Prompt medical evaluation is important when fever or flu-like symptoms after plausible exposure progress to cough, chest pain, or breathing difficulty.

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