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Hantavirus scare and more: Letters to the Editor — May 17, 2026

Hantavirus scare Stop with the fearmongering about hantavirus (“Ship of Fools,” Betsy McCaughey, PostOpinion, May 14). The chances of getting sick from this virus are less than getting struck by lightning. Next you will have an article about masks and social distancing. Carolyn L

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Hantavirus scare and more: Letters to the Editor — May 17, 2026Hantavirus scare Stop with the fearmongering about hantavirus (“Ship of Fools,” Betsy McCaughey, PostOpinion, May 14). The chances of getting sick from this virus are less than getting struck by lightning. Next you will have an article about masks and social distancing. Carolyn L
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