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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 7 MIN

'Not something I would wish upon anyone' - hantavirus survivor reacts to outbreak

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Canadian hantavirus survivor Kristen Musson shared her harrowing experience following a 2026 Andes virus outbreak on an Antarctic cruise ship that caused three deaths. While the rare person-to-person transmissible strain prompted concerns, health officials consider the global risk low due to successful containment measures.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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