Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise ship
Summary
The World Health Organization (WHO) said that hantavirus might have passed from person to person on a cruise ship. Three people died, and there are seven confirmed and suspected cases linked to this possible human-to-human spread.Key Facts
- The virus involved is hantavirus.
- The incident happened on a cruise ship.
- There are seven cases confirmed or suspected.
- Three people have died from the virus.
- WHO suspects that the virus spread between close contacts on the ship.
- Maria Van Kerkhove, a WHO expert, spoke about the situation.
- Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is not common and is being closely studied.
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