Arizona and Georgia Officials Monitoring Cruise Passengers Over Possible Hantavirus Exposure

Health authorities in are reportedly monitoring several cruise ship passengers who recently returned to the United States following concerns about possible hantavirus exposure during an international voyage.

According to preliminary health reports, some travelers may have encountered areas contaminated by rodents or rodent droppings while aboard or during excursion activities connected to the cruise. Public health officials are now conducting follow-up monitoring out of caution while evaluating whether any passengers show symptoms associated with hantavirus infection.