CDC/DHEC Health Alert-Advisory-Update - South Carolina Department of Public Health
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health issued an update relaying a CDC Health Update on hantavirus testing following a cruise ship outbreak, noting no confirmed US cases linked to the ship and low public risk.
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- PrimaryCDC/DHEC Health Alert-Advisory-Update - South Carolina Department of Public Health
scdph.gov · 2026-06-01
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an update on May 19, 2026, relaying a CDC Health Update regarding testing for suspected hantavirus infection, including Andes virus, following the cruise ship outbreak. As of May 18, no confirmed Andes virus cases associated with the cruise ship had been reported in the United States, and the risk to the American public remained low. The update also noted that hantavirus infections are reported more frequently during spring and summer months due to increased rodent populations and potential exposure in environments like cabins and she
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