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Hantavirus explained: Why it’s unlikely to become a pandemic
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Hantavirus explained: Why it’s unlikely to become a pandemic

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  • May 12, 2026
  • May 12, 2026 Updated 6 hrs ago
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A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has people wondering if this could be the next global pandemic. CBC Kids News contributor Matthew Hines breaks down what the hantavirus is and explains why it’s unlikely to be like COVID-19.

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