00:00If you have recently been on a cruise or are planning to travel internationally in the coming months,
00:05there is urgent health information you need to know right now.
00:08The CDC is managing a deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondias
00:14that has killed three people and infected 11 across multiple countries.
00:19American passengers have been evacuated to biocontainment units in Nebraska and Atlanta for monitoring.
00:25The Andes strain responsible for this outbreak is one of the most dangerous forms of hantavirus.
00:31And uniquely, it can spread from person to person.
00:35The CDC says overall risk to the American public remains extremely low.
00:40But the agency has issued specific new guidance for anyone who has recently cruised,
00:45traveled to South America, or spent time in environments with potential rodent exposure,
00:50warning signs of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome to watch for,
00:53sudden fever, severe muscle aches, extreme fatigue, and
00:57most critically, a rapid onset of shortness of breath that can escalate within hours.
01:04There is no specific antiviral treatment.
01:06Early supportive care in a medical facility dramatically improves survival odds.
01:11The window to act is narrow.
01:13If you have any of these symptoms after recent travel, do not wait.
01:17Contact your doctor today and tell them about your travel history.
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