A hantavirus outbreak tied to a quarantined luxury cruise ship in the Atlantic has reignited COVID-era online panic, forcing health officials to rethink communication. Officials say the Andes strain is not new and is unlikely to trigger a pandemic, yet knowledge gaps and misinformation are fueling fear of lockdowns and unproven treatments. They’re emphasizing transparent, evidence-based messaging to balance concern with reassurance, while warning that trust has been eroded by slow and inconsistent COVID responses.
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