Hantavirus News Roundup: From Céline Gounder of KFF Health News 

Following a recent outbreak of the deadly hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship, KFF Health News Editor-in-Chief and infectious disease physician Céline Gounder spoke to numerous media outlets about the risks of the disease. Here are some highlights from Gounder about how the story developed.

WHO: Public risk of hantavirus outbreak ‘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 his thoughts on whether people should be worried about traveling.

Comparison of hantavirus and Covid-19

Gounder joined CBS News Takeaways on May 8 to explain how hantavirus differs from covid and what the public should reasonably be concerned about.

What people need to know about hantavirus

Gounder joined CBS Saturday morning on May 9 to share what people need to know about hantavirus, including steps the U.S. government is taking to contain the outbreak.