Hantavirus outbreak isn't another Covid pandemic – but experts say it's testing U.S. readiness

A cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus has rattled the public and reignited fears of another global health scare as passengers disperse across multiple countries, including the U.S. The World Health Organization reported 11 cases linked to the outbreak as of Tuesday, nine of which it confirmed, including three deaths. No Americans have tested positive as of Wednesday. Other passengers are being monitored in specialized medical units, including 18 in the U.S. across Nebraska and Atlanta. …