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Hantavirus scare revives COVID-era conspiracy theories
Filed: May 09, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Conspiracy theories resurfaced as the World Health Organization said the general public faced minimal risk from MV Hondius passengers.
WHO: World Health Organization
WHAT: WHO response to misinformation about hantavirus linked to MV Hondius passengers
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 10:12 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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