Trump says hantavirus outbreak ‘under control’ in US
President Trump said the hantavirus situation remains “under control” after being briefed on cases linked to a ship. The CDC has activated a Level 3 emergency response, the lowest tier, as five cases including three deaths have been reported.
US President Donald Trump assured the public on Thursday that the hantavirus outbreak remains “under control,” following a briefing on recent cases linked to a cruise ship voyage.
Trump: ‘We hope it’s under control’
Speaking to reporters near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, Trump said: “It's very much, we hope, under control. It was the ship, and I think we're going to make a full report about it tomorrow.” He added that many experts are studying the situation and that “it should be fine, we hope.” When asked whether Americans should be concerned about potential spread, Trump replied: “I hope not,” adding, “We’ll do the best we can.”
CDC classifies as Level 3 emergency
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has classified the hantavirus outbreak as a “Level 3” emergency response, the lowest level of activation, according to ABC News. The outbreak involves the Andes strain of hantavirus. The World Health Organization has confirmed five cases so far, including three deaths, all among passengers connected to the voyage. The MV Hondius, carrying approximately 150 passengers and crew from 23 nationalities, departed from Argentina and crossed the Atlantic before reporting a cluster of respiratory illnesses while sailing off Cape Verde. Türkiye’s health authorities continue to monitor global infectious disease developments closely, though no related cases have been reported in the country.
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