90-Second Read: Bay Area resident exposed to Hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise showing no symptoms, California health officials say

San Francisco Bay Area health officials provided an update on a resident who was exposed to the Hantavirus during a cruise in the Atlantic, adding that the risk to the public remains low. If the person comes down with symptoms, officials added that there was a "comprehensive care plan" to prevent exposure risk to first responders, healthcare providers, other patients and the public. At least 10 cases have been reported and three people have died from a Hantavirus outbreak connected with the MV Hondius as of Monday. Officials confirmed over the weekend that the Santa Clara County resident was exposed to the virus while aboard the cruise ship.

The officials said the resident is currently at home and being actively monitored by public health officials. Officials said the person was not showing any symptoms or signs of infection. Santa Clara County health officials said they will continue to monitor the person for early signs and symptoms of the virus in accordance with the CDC's monitoring period of 42 days. Two additional California residents have been transported to the United States by federal authorities.

Transmission occurs through prolonged close contact, health officials say. The CDPH also said a Sacramento County resident may have been exposed while aboard an international flight carrying a passenger who later died from the virus. Sarah Rudman reiterated that the risk of contracting the Hantavirus was extremely low. In an update Monday afternoon, CDPH said two people who were evacuated to the facility in Nebraska are California residents.