Hantavirus response: Too strong or too hesitant?

Reports of a hantavirus  outbreak on a cruise ship have sparked public health concern, shaped by memories of the COVID-19  pandemic. The World Health Organization  stresses this is not another coronavirus. Public health expert Devi Sridhar warns against certainty, urging clear communication about what is known and unknown, and cautions that underreacting to outbreaks can be as risky as panic.