The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced there are no active hantavirus cases currently identified within the United States. This update follows reports of individuals being monitored for potential exposure to the virus.
Health officials are presently monitoring 41 people for hantavirus exposure. These individuals have returned to various states, including Minnesota and western Washington, where local authorities are investigating possible contact.
The ongoing monitoring is a precautionary measure as health agencies track potential exposures. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
