Health experts say cruise ship hantavirus outbreak isn't a risk to public at large

NPR | By Gabrielle Emanuel,

A Martínez

Published May 12, 2026 at 4:41 AM EDT

Passengers who were potentially exposed to hantavirus on a cruise are back home and being monitored for symptoms, as scientists maintain that risk to the public is low.

Gabrielle Emanuel

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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