India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chief
Published on: May 8, 2026, 3:36 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Two Indian nationals aboard a cruise ship have reportedly contracted hantavirus. Indian health officials assure the public that these cases appear isolated. There is no immediate public health threat to India. Experts confirm hantavirus does not spread easily among people. India possesses adequate laboratory capacity for diagnosis. Standard rodent control and sanitation remain key preventive measures.
