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If the cinema was close, they wouldn’t have to spend much to get there and they would say yes.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
But besides both being viruses, the similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and hantavirus actually aren’t close.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
But residents living nearby raised concerns at the time of hosting potential carries of coronavirus so close to home.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Hantavirus has a higher mortality rate than Covid-19 but spreads far less easily, as transmission generally requires prolonged close contact, he notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
“And bless her. Keep them close to one another and to You.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
