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CDC hantavirus outbreak classification lowest emergency activation level: Report

The Hill · May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has activated its 24/7 emergency center and classified hantavirus as the lowest activation level, according to a new report on Thursday evening. The CDC’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has three activation levels, with one being the most sever

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