The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is winding down its response to hantavirus, which proved successful, officials said on June 23.
“Protecting the health and safety of the American people is our highest responsibility,” Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement. “HHS moved swiftly to identify potential exposures, support state and local health officials, and prepare our healthcare system to respond. As a result, no sustained transmission of hantavirus occurred in the United States, and the monitoring period has concluded with no individuals remaining under observation.”
“The successful conclusion of this response demonstrates the strength of a coordinated response to infectious disease threats that occur outside of our borders,” Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the CDC’s acting director, said. “I am grateful for the world-class team at CDC whose dedication and swift action helped identify potential exposures, provide clear guidance, and protect the American people. As a result, we prevented any new cases from arising in the U.S.”…