Public risk of hantavirus ‘very low’ in Maryland, as officials monitor two residents for symptoms

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 14, 2026

Words: 658

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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State health officials reiterated Wednesday that the risk to public health from hantavirus remains very low, even as the health department keeps tabs on two Maryland residents who were potentially exposed to the rare infectious disease during recent air travel.

“This is an evolving public health situation, and we will continue to provide updates as they become available,” Deputy Director of Public Health Services Meg Sullivan said a during call with reporters Wednesday. “At this …

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