Evacuation of three people from hantavirus-hit cruise ship 'ongoing': WHO
Summary
South African health officials have found the Andes strain of hantavirus in two people who were on a cruise ship experiencing an outbreak. The virus can spread from one person to another. Efforts to evacuate three infected passengers from the ship are still underway.Key Facts
- Two cruise ship passengers tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
- The Andes strain can spread between people.
- South African health authorities confirmed the cases.
- The cruise ship is currently facing an outbreak of this rare virus.
- Three infected individuals are being evacuated from the ship.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is involved in managing the situation.
- Officials are warning to avoid mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic in handling the outbreak.
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