In this episode of Safety Wars (episode 544, May 12, 2026), host Jim Poesl.

Hantavirus Outbreak: Eleven cases have been confirmed linked to the cruise ship MV Hondias. Jim discusses Dutch hospital workers quarantined for six weeks after failing PPE protocols, criticizing media coverage for "blaming the worker" rather than examining systemic failures.

Jim emphasizes that hantavirus already exists in the U.S. (890 cases since 1993, ~40% fatality rate), urges proper PPE precautions during rodent cleanup, and calls on states and municipalities to establish clear public health protocols before emergencies escalate — rather than reacting after the fact.

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