00:00According to recent reports, health officials are monitoring cases linked to the rare Andes strain hantavirus following an outbreak connected
00:09to a cruise ship in South America.
00:12Experts say the virus is uncommon, and public health agencies currently consider the overall risk to the general public to
00:20be low.
00:21The Andes strain has drawn attention because studies have shown it may spread between people through very close contact in
00:29limited situations.
00:31Reported symptoms can include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, headaches, and nausea.
00:38In severe cases, the illness may affect the lungs and lead to serious breathing complications.
00:44Authorities are continuing contact tracing and monitoring passengers who may have been exposed.
00:51Officials have not announced evidence of a broader global health threat at this time.
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