infected

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A flight attendant on the Dutch airline KLM, who came into contact with an infected passenger from the cruise ship and later showed mild symptoms, tested negative for hantavirus, the WHO said Friday.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

There’s a smaller risk of getting ill through direct contact, such as by being bitten by an infected rodent or by touching its saliva.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The origin of the outbreak is still unknown and it is not known if people other than cruise ship passengers and crew have been infected with the disease.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

At least five more people have been infected.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“I know an infected wound when I see it. It’s bad.”

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman