Virginia Becomes 4th State To Monitor For Possible Hantavirus
Summary
Four U.S. states—Virginia, Georgia, California, and Arizona—are monitoring people who returned from a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak. So far, none of the monitored individuals show signs of illness, and health officials say the risk to the public is low.Key Facts
- The hantavirus outbreak happened on the cruise ship MV Hondius, which started its trip from Argentina about a month ago.
- Three people have died and several others have fallen ill from the virus on the ship.
- At least four U.S. states are watching passengers who returned home from the cruise for signs of infection.
- The virus spreads through contact with rodents or their urine and feces.
- There is no specific cure, but early medical help improves survival chances.
- The World Health Organization confirmed five cases, including the deaths, and says the public health risk is low.
- Some passengers left the ship nearly two weeks after the first death.
- A flight attendant in Amsterdam who had contact with an infected passenger is being tested for hantavirus.
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