Why the hantavirus outbreak is different from COVID-19
statement on Saturday.
Here is a a breakdown of the key differences between the hantavirus and COVID-19:
## What is the hantavirus?
[Hantaviruses](/news/2026/5/4/what-is-hantavirus-suspected-in-deaths-of-three-people-on-cruise-ship) are a family of viruses that cause two main illnesses