Acting CDC director says hantavirus is “very different”

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Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya told CBS Evening News the hantavirus outbreak should be treated differently than COVID.

WHO: Jay Bhattacharya

WHAT: Bhattacharya defended the CDC’s response to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: He said hantavirus is “very different than COVID” and should be treated differently.

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