Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports there are currently no hantavirus cases in the United States, and the public risk remains extremely low. This update was provided during a call about the agency's hantavirus response. The CDC clarified that the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus responsible for the outbreak, is found mainly in Argentina and Chile. The CDC is working with federal and state partners to monitor and contain the spread of the virus.
Additionally, the CDC is actively involved in responding to Ebola outbreaks in Africa. The agency is collaborating with health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ituri province and Uganda, coordinating through its country offices to support containment and monitoring efforts. The CDC emphasized its commitment to protecting public health both in the U.S. and internationally by leveraging expertise and resources to manage emerging infectious disease threats like hantavirus and Ebola.
These remarks were delivered by senior CDC officials, including Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who highlighted the agency's commitment to continuous monitoring and rapid response to safeguard against health threats that could impact the United States.