Hantavirus less infectious than COVID, expert warns

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Professor Matt McKee said hantavirus is a serious disease with a fatality rate of about one in three.

WHO: Matt McKee

WHAT: McKee assessed hantavirus risks and compared its infectiousness and fatality rate to COVID.

WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 3:27 AM ET

WHERE: London, United Kingdom

WHY: Health authorities are racing to contain an emerging cluster of hantavirus infections.

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