# Cruise Virus Source Identified, Mom Poses as Teen in Shocking School Scam

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Podcast: [NY POSTcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ny-postcast-7377122)
Published: 2026-05-07T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pdst.fm/e/mgln.ai/e/101/traffic.megaphone.fm/RSV5376048370.mp3?updated=1778118382
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## Resource

Health officials believe they’ve identified how a deadly hantavirus outbreak spread aboard a stranded cruise ship. The vessel remains stuck at sea as officials scramble to contain the rare and potentially deadly virus. A 28-year-old mom is accused of posing as a teenager to enroll in a New York City high school. Authorities say her scheme unraveled in the most predictable way possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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