Event Brief
8 infected with hantavirus as spread concerns linger
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Eight people have been infected with hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, and two Americans are being monitored in the U.S.
WHO: Tom Hanson
WHAT: Two Americans on the MV Hondius are being monitored in the U.S. for potential hantavirus symptoms after an outbreak
WHEN: May 07, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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