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3 people evacuated from cruise ship impacted by hantavirus outbreak

3 people evacuated from cruise ship impacted by hantavirus outbreak

Summary

Three people who might have caught hantavirus on a cruise ship have been taken off the ship. They are being sent to the Netherlands for medical treatment, according to the World Health Organization.

Key Facts

  • Three individuals on a cruise ship possibly infected with hantavirus were evacuated.
  • They are being transported to the Netherlands for healthcare.
  • The World Health Organization announced this information on Wednesday.
  • Hantavirus is a virus spread mainly by rodents.
  • The evacuation was done to provide proper medical care and prevent further spread.
  • The situation is being monitored by health authorities.
  • The cruise ship's hantavirus outbreak led to this response.
  • CBS News reported on this event.
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