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virus

[vahy-ruhs] / ˈvaɪ rəs /


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The only hantavirus type that is transmissible between humans -- the Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The two British nationals with confirmed cases of the virus are being treated in the Netherlands and South Africa.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

For perspective, a SARS-CoV-2 virus is about 700 times larger.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

While the MV Hondius outbreak is serious, the rarity of the virus and the highly specific set of circumstances don’t currently indicate a broader threat likely to spread rapidly across multiple ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

If you could for a moment rise up out of your own beloved skin and appraise ant, human, and virus as equally resourceful beings, you might admire the accord they have all struck in Africa.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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