CDC moves to monitor hantavirus passengers after rare person to person risk on MV Hondius

Rare person to person spread is now in focus

The CDC says infected US passengers aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius will be brought to a designated location as authorities intensify monitoring. While hantavirus is typically spread by rodents, the CDC notes rare person to person transmission. It also plans to release updated monitoring guidance and resources for state and local health departments.