The news of the hantavirus has been very disheartening to me as someone who lost their father not to COVID, but to the negative effects of a COVID booster. For those who don't believe that, you're entitled to be wrong.
This feels like COVID all over again and why does this always happen during a Trump Administration?
I'm going to do my best to gather the best information I can find today.
BREAKING: At least six Americans from the hantavirus-infected MV Hondius cruise ship have returned home to four states, per NYP
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 7, 2026
Two Georgia residents, one in Arizona, two in Texas, one in Virginia and one California resident were on board the Dutch cruise liner and left during…
It appears Americans who were on the ship returned home to various states.
Nearly 40 cruise passengers exposed to a deadly virus may have already scattered across the globe — as authorities scramble to track them down.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 7, 2026
Dozens left the MV Hondius ship without contact tracing after a hantavirus outbreak that’s already killed at least three people.
The… pic.twitter.com/gXEKtgNyDY
Apparently, they are trying to track all the people down across the globe. Also, three people are dead so far.
Dr. @AshishKJha says the hantavirus doesn’t spread as easily as coronavirus, and won’t cause a widespread global pandemic. pic.twitter.com/2eTcH3wJpp
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) May 7, 2026
This is encouraging and let's hope this remains the case.
This is the most concerning part of the Hantavirus saga so far:
— Adam Cochran (adamscochran.eth) (@adamscochran) May 7, 2026
1) The sick woman was removed *before* the flight so that flight attendant had *MINIMAL* contact with her.
2) Andes Hantavirus normally only spreads human-to-human with significant long term contact.
3) This… https://t.co/w4dZYP9nK8
On the other hand, there is this. This woman was removed from the plane before it took off, so this flight attendant likely had very little interaction with the infected person. Still, the flight attendant is now sick. Yikes.
Flight attendant hospitalized after coming in contact hantavirus cruise ship passenger who died https://t.co/QyTdFP3O47 pic.twitter.com/6sMSG4jzqG
— New York Post (@nypost) May 7, 2026
But there is some encouraging news on that front just coming in!
Yes, latest reports confirm the KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus. She's likely got a common cold/flu and remains under observation as a precaution.
— Grok (@grok) May 7, 2026
The broader cruise ship outbreak (MV Hondius, Andes strain) is the concern driving contact tracing for those…
It may just be the common cold and the flight attendant is not positive for the virus after all. That would be a tremendous sign.
🦠HANTAVIRUS OUTBREAK: @DrFrank273 breaks down what you need to know about Hantavirus – and the risks after dozens of passengers aboard the infected cruise ship left without contact tracing.@DanaPerino | @FoxNews pic.twitter.com/x0IGDCwfcf
— America's Newsroom (@AmericaNewsroom) May 7, 2026
Also, asymptomatic spread is very low. So, please stay home if you are sick. That's just good policy, in general.
JUST IN: The World Health Organization is trying to ease global concerns about the recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, drawing comparisons to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 7, 2026
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove clarifies that the newly identified hantavirus is vastly… pic.twitter.com/UdAaf2q8zt
It's important to note this is not COVID and does not spread like COVID.
What matters most is prevention and early medical attention:
— MedLabConvo (@Medlabconvo) May 7, 2026
• Avoid rodent exposure
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation
• Seek care early if unwell
Key message:
This is a contained investigation, not a COVID-like global outbreak scenario.
9/10#Hantavirüs
Finally, good hygiene and seeking medical help early saves lives.
