The NewsWorthy

Special Edition: Hantavirus Explained – What's the Risk?

May 15, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

We're releasing this episode a day early to help answer some of the biggest questions about the rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship. As passengers return to their home countries, including the U.S., epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina explains what makes this virus unique, how experts are working to contain it, and what her level of concern is right now for the general public. Plus, what would change her assessment, why experts are waiting until next week to breathe a little easier, and much more.   Learn more about our guest(s): https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Join us again for our 10-minute daily news roundups every Mon-Fri!  Become an INSIDER and get ad-free episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/merch Sponsors: Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 27% off sitewide! Listeners can get 20% off their Rosetta Stone Sapphire subscription when they sign up today at https://www.rosettastone.com/newsworthy To advertise on our podcast, please email: ad-sales@libsyn.com

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