The Illinois Department of Public Health said Tuesday it is investigating a possible hantavirus case in a resident that is not believed to be connected to a widespread outbreak on a cruise ship that has raised concerns worldwide.⁠ ⁠ In a statement, IDPH said the individual, a Winnebago County resident, hasn’t traveled internationally or had contact with passengers of the MV Hondius cruise ship.⁠ ⁠ Health officials said the person may have been exposed to the North American strain of the virus while cleaning a home where rodent droppings were present. The cruise ship outbreak involves the Andes strain of the virus, which is carried by a rodent species not found in the United States. The Andes virus can spread from person to person through close contact - in rare cases, wheras the North American strain does not. ⁠ ⁠ According to IDPH, the resident is not seriously ill, is recovering after experiencing mild symptoms and didn't require hospitalization. Officials say the risk of Hantavirus ...