CDC acting director: hantavirus outbreak isn’t a COVID-level crisis

CBS News reports CDC acting director Jay Bhattacharya defends the hantavirus outbreak response, saying it’s not a five‑alarm crisis and public risk is far lower than during COVID; the Andes strain can be deadly but person‑to‑person spread is limited, with US and international health agencies coordinating as 3 deaths and 10 confirmed/suspected cases are tracked and 18 Americans aboard are back in the U.S. under monitoring. Officials emphasize avoiding panic and being transparent about what’s known, as preparations continue for events like the World Cup.