HEALTHAnger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approachesSome on the Spanish island worry that the imminent arrival of the MV Hondius could pose a health risk.BBC News·May 9, 2026
HEALTHContact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it worksMore than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.NPR·May 8, 2026
HEALTHHealth Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ SpreadA Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.NY Times·May 8, 2026
HEALTHIs hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak updateThe outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.NPR·May 7, 2026
HEALTHBonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgeryThe Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.BBC News·May 7, 2026
HEALTHDHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversightThe office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.NPR·May 7, 2026
HEALTHChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concernsOpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a "Trusted Contact" will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topicsThe Verge·May 7, 2026
HEALTHDiabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the WayBlood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.Wired·May 7, 2026
HEALTHGiuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 ProgramThe former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.NY Times·May 6, 2026
HEALTHCruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary IslandsSpain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.BBC News·May 6, 2026
HEALTHCruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreakWhile passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.BBC News·May 5, 2026
HEALTHWhat to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise ShipThree passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed two cases and are investigating four others.NY Times·May 5, 2026
