State of North Carolina
05/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/12/2026 10:47
NCDHHS Holds Virtual Media Availability to Discuss Preparedness and Response as North Carolina Monitors Hantavirus in the U.S.
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
NCDHHS Holds Virtual Media Availability to Discuss Preparedness and Response as North Carolina Monitors Hantavirus in the U.S.
MEDIA ADVISORY - The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will hold a virtual media availability at 12:30 p.m. today with public health leadership who will be available to answer questions as North Carolina closely monitors the hantavirus outbreak on board the M/V Hondius.
RALEIGH
May 12, 2026
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will hold a virtual media availability at 12:30 p.m. today with public health leadership who will be available to answer questions as North Carolina closely monitors the hantavirus outbreak on board the M/V Hondius.
The risk of infection in North Carolina remains extremely low. More information is available in NCDHHS' May 11, 2026, press release: North Carolina Closely Monitoring Hantavirus.
What:
Virtual Media Availability to Discuss Hantavirus Preparedness and Response
Who:
Dr. Carl Williams, State Public Health Veterinarian, NCDHHS
Kimberly Clement, Assistant Chief of Preparedness and Strategic Operations, Office of Emergency Medical Services, NCDHHS
When:
Tuesday, May 12
12:30 - 1 p.m.
Where:
Zoom
Media: Credentialed media should RSVP for the link by emailing [email protected].
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