New Jersey Health Officials Monitor Potential Hantavirus Exposure in Two Residents
Health officials in New Jersey are closely monitoring two residents who may have been exposed to hantavirus. The potential exposure occurred not on a cruise ship, but during air travel after a passenger, who had been on the ship, left. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notified the state about the possible exposure. Hantavirus is a rare but serious virus that can cause severe respiratory illness. It is typically spread through contact with rodent droppings, urine, or saliva, and human-to-human transmission is extremely rare. The two individuals are being observed for any symptoms related to the virus, which can include fever, muscle aches, and fatigue, potentially progressing to more severe respiratory issues. 
