What You Need to Know About Hantavirus

0:03Hey there, welcome to Paging Dr.

0:05Gupta.

0:06Every week we have been trying to pay attention to what you're seeing, what you're feeling, and the questions you have about your own health.

0:13So today, we're going to answer questions about a story that's been unfolding at sea.

0:17A hantavirus outbreak.

0:19It's been happening on a cruise ship in the Atlantic.

0:22It started last week when a cruise ship on a long voyage made headlines after three passengers died and a handful of others got sick.

0:30There was a lot of action over this weekend as passenger evacuations took place, so we're going to have a full update for you at the end of this episode.

0:37But first, let's get to your questions.

0:40My producer, Jennifer, is back with us.

0:42So what are listeners curious about?

0:44Hey, Sanjay.

0:46Yes, listeners have been really curious and a bit concerned about the Hantavirus.

0:52They want to know what's going on and how worried we all should be.

0:56Well, first of all, I want to say the Hantavirus outbreak is a developing story.