PBS NewsHour: medical epidemiologist explains the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

PBS NewsHour interviews epidemiologist Daniel Pastula on the MV Hondius outbreak (8 cases, 3 deaths). Andes virus likely spread first via rodent exposure in Argentina/Chile pre-boarding, then person-to-person in close quarters. Officials say public risk is low.

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PBS NewsHour

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hantavirus