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The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory to clinicians regarding potential imported Andes virus cases from a cruise ship outbreak, with several states monitoring individuals.
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vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com · 2026-06-03
The CDC issued a Health Alert Network advisory on May 12, 2026, urging clinicians to be aware of potential imported Andes virus cases from the cruise ship outbreak. While broad spread in the U.S. is 'extremely unlikely,' early symptoms can be confused with other illnesses. Several state health departments, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, and Maryland, are monitoring individuals.
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