Hantavirus on a cruise ship sparks Covid fears but experts say global pandemic unlikely

Symptoms hit faster than Covid, experts say containment

A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has sparked comparisons to Covid 19, but experts stress the virus is different. Human to human spread appears limited, and symptoms can emerge faster than in Covid, which can speed up detection and containment. High mortality and rapid progression make a widespread pandemic far less likely, though public health teams continue close monitoring.