The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Hondius is seen at anchor after arriving at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain on May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) 

Hantavirus: A cruise ship, a deer mouse and the fictional line between human and animal health

The hantavirus outbreak that began on a cruise ship is a reminder of something we keep having to relearn: When humans push into ecosystems they don’t normally inhabit, they are exposed to viruses.

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