Arizona passenger on hantavirus cruise shows no symptoms
- Posted on May 7, 2026
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Arizona passenger on hantavirus cruise shows no symptoms
Health officials are monitoring an Arizona resident who was on a cruise ship where several passengers contracted hantavirus, but health officials say there's little threat to locals. Why it matters: Hantavirus is highly dangerous and frequently fatal. Unlike other strains, including the one native to Arizona, the Andes strain that struck the cruise ship is transmitted from person to person. State of play: The Arizona Department of Health...
