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Public Concern and Media Attention Surround Hantavirus Outbreak
An Irish independent columnist argues against widespread panic regarding hantavirus, suggesting the infection may not warrant the level of alarm it has received. This comes as public discussion questions whether to be worried about the outbreak, which has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.
9 May, 04:30 — 9 May, 20:13
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual91d ago
Should we be worried about the hantavirus outbreak?
The incident has drawn comparisons to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read full article →irish-independent92d ago
Luke O’Neill: Yes, we dread another pandemic — but here’s why there’s no need to panic over hantavirus
You may have noticed a virus is in the news again. I’m sure you know it’s called hantavirus, given the media coverage, which is being updated almost by the hour. In some ways, it’s surprising how much attention has been paid to an infection that has killed three people, with only five other confirmed cases so far.
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First report: irish-independent · 9 May, 04:30|Full coverage: 2 · 16h|Window: 16h
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