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Statement from the International Hantavirus Society and members of the international hantavirus research and clinical community (zenodo.org)
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[–] haerrii@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago

TL;DR: The cruise ship outbreak is of type Andes Virus (ANDV) which is a subtype of Hantavirus. It has some special enhancements like human to human transmission or 20-40 % fatality. You could very well be infectious even though asymptomatic. COVID-Style pandemics unlikely, though, as transmittability is not high enough for a full pandemic. Outbreaks evidently very possible. If you have possibly been exposed, isolate and seek medical support..