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The episode discusses hantavirus concerns following deaths on a cruise ship and features insights from a Texas epidemiologist.

After three deaths on a cruise ship, fears over hantavirus are going viral online. A top Texas epidemiologist shares what science says.The race for a U.S. Senate seat from Texas is getting a lot of attention as current Attorney General Ken Paxton tries to take the seat of a fellow Republican. But what about the […] The post What to know about hantavirus appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts .

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