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Hantavirus Outbreak Raises Concerns About Cruise Ship Safety
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May 8, 2026
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3:05Now PlayingThe cruise ship hantavirus outbreak is sparking new health and safety concerns for cruises ahead of the busy summer travel season. While doctors say hantavirus infections are extremely rare and almost never transmitted human to human, other illnesses like norovirus and COVID can spread more easily where people spend a lot of time in close quarters. Reporting for TODAY, NBC’s Jesse Kirsch breaks down what you need to know if you are planning to book a cruise.
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