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Can hantavirus spread between humans? What to know as WHO investigates ship outbreak

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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