Three dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship
Summary
Three people have died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. Health officials, including the World Health Organization (WHO), are investigating the cases and providing medical support.Key Facts
- The MV Hondius cruise ship is traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Cape Verde.
- One hantavirus case has been confirmed, with at least five others suspected.
- Three people infected have died, including a couple aged 69 and 70.
- One infected person is currently in intensive care in South Africa.
- The virus is transmitted to humans through contact with infected rodents’ urine or droppings.
- WHO is coordinating efforts between countries to evacuate and treat infected passengers.
- The body of the first victim is on Saint Helena island, a British territory in the South Atlantic.
- Investigations, including virus testing and studying how the disease spread, are ongoing.
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