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3. We have not documented human-to-human spread in this outbreak yet.

Thu May 7, 2026, 10:04 AM

May 7

Not "found" in Switzerland -- the patient is from the same cruise ship. Not "victims" (plural) -- one person, currently being properly and cautiously treated in ICU.

A KLM flight attendant is being tested now.

ETA: https://www.wral.com/news/ap/hantavirus-swiss-authorities-say-man-on-cruise-ship-tested-positive-may-2026/

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Understanding Hantavirus Variants, Transmission and Treatments [View all] GreatGazoo May 7 OP

This was an amazing itinerary and a very nice ship mainer May 7 #1

It's going global............... Lovie777 May 7 #2

We have not documented human-to-human spread in this outbreak yet. GreatGazoo May 7 #3

Thank you for sharing these videos. StarryNite May 7 #4