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Following a recent outbreak of the deadly hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius, Â鶹ŮÓÅ Health News editor-at-large and infectious disease doctor Céline Gounder spoke to numerous media outlets about the risks from the disease. Here are some highlights from Gounder on the evolving story.

WHO: Hantavirus Outbreak Risk to Public Is ‘Absolutely Low’

Gounder joined MS Now on May 8 to explain who is at risk of contracting the disease and what is known about how hantavirus spreads, and to share her thoughts on whether people should be worried about traveling.

Comparing Hantavirus and Covid-19

Gounder joined CBS News’ The Takeout on May 8 to break down how hantavirus differs from covid and what the public should realistically be concerned about.

What People Need To Know About Hantavirus

Gounder joined °äµþ³§Ìý³§²¹³Ù³Ü°ù»å²¹²âÌý²Ñ´Ç°ù²Ô¾±²Ô²µÂ on May 9 to share what people need to know about hantavirus, including the steps that the U.S. government is taking to contain the outbreak.