Misleading
23 passengers from the hantavirus-infected cruise ship have returned home, including to the U.S., and one is already sick. Hantavirus has a death rate of over 40%, while COVID-19 had only 1%. https://t.co/n9xnlQaXVv
The Real Impact
{ "text": "False mortality comparisons erode trust in public health messaging. When COVID baseline is inflated, real hantavirus data becomes untrustworthy by association." }
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Analyzed May 7, 2026 • Powered by AI • Always verify with primary sources