90-Second Read: Three people exposed to Hantavirus remain at KU Hospital for observation

Three people exposed to the Andes strain of Hantavirus remain at the University of Kansas Hospital for continued observation KANSAS CITY, Mo. Kansas City students chosen for FIFA World Cup Player Escort Program KDHE said the three individuals remain at KU Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, for continued observation. The KDHE said at this time, there are no confirmed cases of the Andes Hantavirus in Kansas and the risk to the general public from the Andes virus remains extremely low.

Should any of the three test positive for the Andes Hantavirus, KDHE said the public will be properly notified and more information will be provided. According to the KDHE, the exposure took place internationally after contact was made with an individual who had contracted the virus on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Scientists have been aware of Hantaviruses for decades, which means there is much more research they can draw on when it comes to treating patients and preventing infections from spreading.

Hantaviruses don't typically spread person to person, but it appears the Andes virus strain can. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports. The KDHE says that the person was confirmed to have tested positive for the virus later.