Three Kansans being monitored for hantavirus after contact with infected cruise ship passenger

By: Morgan Chilson

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: May 12, 2026

Words: 914

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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TOPEKA — Three Kansans who came into close “high risk” contact with a person who has confirmed Andes hantavirus are being monitored by state and federal officials.

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment said in a Tuesday news release that three individuals, who won’t be identified because of privacy concerns, are being monitored by KDHE, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and a local health department.

The three were not on the cruise …

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