CDC hantavirus outbreak classification lowest emergency activation level: Report 

May 8, 2026 - 10:00
CDC hantavirus outbreak classification lowest emergency activation level: Report 
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 severe and three being the least. The public health agency...