Why is the CDC Silent About The Hantavirus Outbreak? (w/ Katelyn Jetelina)

Why is the CDC Silent About The Hantavirus Outbreak? (w/ Katelyn Jetelina)

May 7, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 832

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Jonathan Cohn discusses the hantavirus outbreak with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina.

Jonathan Cohn is joined by epidemiologist and former CDC consultant Katelyn Jetelina to unpack the emerging hantavirus outbreak linked to a small expedition cruise ship in the South Atlantic. Katelyn breaks down what hantavirus is, how it typically spreads, why this outbreak is unusual, and what health officials actually know so far. She also explains why experts are urging calm rather than panic and how different the hantavirus is from Covid. Read more of Katelyn's work: https://yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/ Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://ZocDoc.com/BULWARKTAKES to find and instantly book a doctor you love today. Bulwark Live: California tickets are on sale now! Sarah and gang return to sunny Southern California for two nights May 20 & 21. For details and tickets go to https://TheBulwark.com/Events .

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