Hantavirus on cruise ship confirmed as rare type that can spread human-to-human
- Posted on May 6, 2026
- By NPR
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Hantavirus on cruise ship confirmed as rare type that can spread human-to-human
While most hantaviruses spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva, officials confirm that the type on the cruise ship is Andes hantavirus, which is known to spread between people.
