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

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Published May 17, 2026

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KDHE said on Wednesday those three individuals have been taken to the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, for observation. 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. At this time, KDHE says there are no confirmed cases of the Andes Hantavirus in Kansas.

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. The three individuals in Kansas were not on the cruise ship, the KDHE says, and are not currently experiencing symptoms. The strain of Hantavirus involved in the recent outbreak on the MV Hondius ship is called Andes virus.

About 38% of people who develop respiratory symptoms die, according to the CDC. Hantaviruses don't typically spread person to person, but it appears the Andes virus strain can. The KDHE says that the person was confirmed to have tested positive for the virus later.

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Source published May 13, 6:06 PM EDT. Hantavirus Now reviewed reporting from FOX4KC.com and summarized the key points below.

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