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Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, health officials say

Suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship kills 3, health officials say

Summary

Health officials reported that six people on a cruise ship became ill with a suspected hantavirus infection, and three of them have died. Hantavirus is a rare virus that people can catch from rodents.

Key Facts

  • Six people on a cruise ship got sick with a suspected hantavirus.
  • Three of the sick people have died.
  • Hantavirus is spread by rodents, such as mice or rats.
  • The outbreak occurred on a cruise ship, which involves people traveling by sea.
  • Health officials are investigating the situation.
  • The virus is considered rare and not common among humans.
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