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Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on cruise ship

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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