Lessons From the Hantavirus Outbreak
15 May - 27 minsInside a hospital in Nebraska, 16 Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus have begun an unusually long quarantine. In some cases, it will last up to 42 days.
Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers global health for The New York Times, explains what is known about the deadly outbreak and how the public heath system responded.
Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times.
Background reading:
American passengers exposed to the hantavirus began their quarantine in the United States on Monday.
Here’s what to know about the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship.
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