Up Close: Hantavirus outbreak, NYC deputy mayor on Mamdani’s budget

On this episode of “Up Close,” we’ll discuss the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and the all-out effort to contain the virus as passengers return to their home countries.

There are at least 10 confirmed cases and 18 passengers were flown back to the U.S. where they are now under quarantine. Those suspected of being infected are in isolation.

So how concerned should we be? We ask New York City’s Health Commissioner Dr. Allister Martin about that and also address concerns about other diseases in our area like measles…

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