Can hantavirus spread between humans? What to know as WHO investigates ship outbreak
Summary
Three people died and about 150 people are quarantined on a cruise ship near West Africa due to an outbreak of hantavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) is investigating the situation to understand how the virus is spreading.Key Facts
- Three people have died from hantavirus on a cruise ship near West Africa.
- Nearly 150 people on the ship are in quarantine to prevent the virus from spreading.
- The outbreak involves hantavirus, a rare but deadly virus.
- The World Health Organization is leading the investigation into the outbreak.
- Hantavirus infections can be serious and require careful health monitoring.
- An infectious disease expert, Dr. Céline Gounder, is providing information about the virus and outbreak.
- The ship remains off the coast while health officials work to control the situation.
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