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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: The World Health Organization says that hantavirus is spreading very fast across the world.
Rating: BLATANT LIE
Explanation: The WHO described the hantavirus outbreak as a “cluster” and said there was no sign it was the start of a larger outbreak.
Date: 05/18/2026
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Last Updated on May 18, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check