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Trump says hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship is 'very much, we hope, under control' during Lincoln Memorial visit
US President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship and expressed hope the situation was under control. He made the remark during an impromptu visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, and said a full report would be issued tomorrow as researchers study the issue.
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The remarks touch on how the administration communicates about a public health concern and signals that more information will be released, potentially affecting public perception and response.
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Trump says hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship is under control and mentions briefing
May 8, 2026
During an impromptu visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, President Donald Trump said he had been briefed on the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship and expressed the belief that the situation is 'very much, we hope, under control.' He added that a full report would be released tomorrow and noted that many people are studying the issue.