Inside the Race to Develop a Test for the Rare Andes Hantavirus

Wired · May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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A University of Nebraska lab has developed a test that can detect the virus before symptoms become severe. Now, it's ready to start testing those returning to the US after a cruise outbreak.

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