New Jersey health officials monitor residents after MV Hondius hantavirus exposure
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Updated · The New York Times · May 8
New Jersey health officials monitor residents after MV Hondius hantavirus exposure
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 8
The state is tracking two asymptomatic residents who shared a flight with an infected passenger, as five confirmed cases linked to the cruise ship have killed three people.
Officials in at least four US states and other countries are tracing former passengers and contacts, while more than 100 people still aboard are expected to leave soon.
The outbreak involves the Andes strain, which can spread through prolonged close human contact, and experts say additional screenings or suspected cases in coming weeks may not signal wider transmission.
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