90-Second Read: Sacramento resident quarantined amid potential Hantavirus exposure following cruise ship outbreak

Sacramento health officials say the risk of Hantavirus remains low after a resident was quarantined for potential exposure linked to a cruise ship outbreak. Yesterday, California health officials said four California residents have been potentially exposed to Hantavirus. WATCH MORE: Sacramento County resident monitored over possible Hantavirus exposure This all stems from an outbreak of the virus on a cruise ship. On Tuesday, the World Health Organization said it had confirmed nine cases, according to the Associated Press.

Three were on the ship, and the Sacramento County resident was on a flight with an infected passenger. Hantavirus is rarely seen in Sacramento, with the last case being in 2018. Symptoms of Hantavirus include fever, muscle aches, and a cough. To stream ABC10 News on your phone, you need the ABC10 News app. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif.

Olivia Kasirye, public health officer for Sacramento County. Kasirye said the person will remain in quarantine for 42 days from the date of exposure. Kasirye said the specific strain of the virus can be transmitted from person to person, so that's why people who have been potentially exposed need to be monitored. Three people who contracted the virus on the cruise ship have died. She noted the person is not sick and has not exhibited any symptoms.

Our staff contacted the individual and did an assessment, and we are monitoring that individual right now, and that person is in quarantine," said Dr. This is to help limit the chance of spread and varies by disease. The important message for the general public is that the risk is low to the general public. The reason that we have this individual in quarantine is so that we can follow up. And if the person does start exhibiting any symptoms, we have a plan in place to get that person evaluated and minimize any additional risk to anybody else.