# Squiz Shortcuts: Explaining hantavirus

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Podcast: [Squiz Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/squiz-today-632196)
Published: 2026-05-19T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Hantavirus has been in the news a lot recently after an outbreak on a cruise ship called the MV Hondius made global headlines. Just 6 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of another little-known virus in the news - and images of people wearing PPE as they’re moved into quarantine - has had some people very nervous. So in this Squiz Shortcut, we’ll look at what hantavirus is, how it spreads, and how the attempts to contain it might work from here. Squiz Recommends: Reading: This piece from The Conversation goes into detail on how the hantavirus is different from the coronavirus… Reading: This story from the ABC covers the debate over the quarantine facility in Western Australia. SPONSORED - Squizers can sign up to Revolut, spend and get $40. T&Cs end date and min spend apply. Consider PDS & TMD at revolut.com/AU/. Revolut Payments Australia Pty Ltd (AFSL 517589). SPONSORED - eGuarantee offers a digital lease bond to help businesses free up cash flow. Hosted by Andrew Williams and Alice Dempster Researched by Andrew Williams Got a suggestion for a Squiz Shortcut topic? We'd love to hear it - email us at hello@thesquiz.com.au⁠ Squiz Shortcuts⁠ is your back story to the big news stories… Want the email version? Sign up for the free Shortcuts newsletter here.

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