President Donald Trump tells reporters that the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is “very much under control.” He says he has been briefed on the situation and that many people are studying the illness, adding: “It should be fine, we hope.” According to the reports, the cluster of hantavirus cases on the ship is being monitored by international health authorities, with Al Jazeera noting that the World Health Organization (WHO) is tracking the outbreak. The Hill reports Trump’s comments come after he acknowledges the outbreak and expresses confidence in the response, while not providing additional medical or epidemiological details. Both sources present Trump’s assessment of the situation as cautious but optimistic, and they indicate that authorities are actively investigating. The reporting also points to the existence of multiple cases connected to the vessel, though further specifics about the number of infections and where they are located are not included in the provided excerpts. Overall, the accounts describe ongoing official monitoring and study while Trump publicly reassures about the outbreak’s status.