WHO confirms two hantavirus cases aboard cruise ship, suspects human transmission
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed two cases of hantavirus on a cruise ship near Cape Verde and suspects five more cases. The WHO said there might be some transmission of the virus between close contacts on the ship but the risk to the general public is low.Key Facts
- Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed on the cruise ship MV Hondius.
- Five additional suspected cases were reported among those on board.
- Three people related to these cases have died, including a passenger who died off the ship.
- The virus may be spreading between people who have close contact on the ship.
- The ship is anchored near Cape Verde and plans to continue to the Canary Islands.
- WHO is trying to reach passengers who flew on a flight taken by a sick passenger before becoming seriously ill.
- Symptoms include fever, stomach problems, pneumonia, and severe breathing difficulty.
- The ship carries 147 people from 23 nationalities, including passengers and crew.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.