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Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on cruise ship

Summary

About 150 people are stuck on a luxury cruise ship near Cape Verde because of a suspected outbreak of hantavirus, a dangerous disease spread by rodents. Two people showing symptoms are being evacuated as the ship is not allowed to dock.

Key Facts

  • Around 150 people remain on a cruise ship near Cape Verde due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
  • Hantavirus is a potentially deadly virus that spreads from rodents to humans.
  • The cruise ship has been refused permission to dock at the port.
  • Two passengers with hantavirus symptoms are being evacuated by medical teams.
  • There is no specific cure for hantavirus.
  • Efforts are ongoing to manage the situation and prevent further spread of the virus.
  • Hantavirus can cause severe illness in people infected.
  • Authorities are closely monitoring the incident to protect others in the area.
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