About this episode
Sanjay discusses hantavirus, its transmission, and the associated risks following a recent outbreak.
After a deadly outbreak on an expedition cruise ship, listeners have questions about hantavirus and what it means for them. Sanjay breaks down what we know about how it spreads, and how worried you actually need to be. Plus, what experts are saying about the pandemic potential of the virus. This episode was produced by Andrea Kane, Jennifer Lai and Kyra Dahring. Senior Producer: Dan Bloom Technical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Sanjay
Topics covered
- hantavirus
- health
- pandemic potential
- virus transmission
- outbreak
Keywords
- hantavirus
- outbreak
- transmission
- health risks
- pandemic
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Organizations: CNN Podcasts
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