U.S. Monitors Andes Hantavirus Outbreak Amid Criticism
Published on: May 16, 2026, 1:59 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The White House and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are overseeing the U.S. response to an Andes hantavirus outbreak from a cruise ship, as health experts criticize the initial response. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 41 U.S. residents potentially exposed to the virus.
