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Deadly hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise ship, officials say

Deadly hantavirus outbreak reported on cruise ship, officials say

Summary

Several people on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean have died or gotten sick from a rare disease called hantavirus. Officials are investigating the outbreak to understand how it spread on the ship.

Key Facts

  • The outbreak happened on a cruise ship traveling in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Multiple deaths and illnesses have been linked to hantavirus.
  • Hantavirus is a rare infection usually spread by contact with rodent droppings or urine.
  • Health officials are looking into the cause and scope of the outbreak.
  • The incident is unusual because hantavirus outbreaks rarely occur on ships.
  • The cruise line and health authorities are working to manage the situation.
  • Passengers and crew may have been exposed to the virus during the voyage.
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