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Hantavirus: Video of first death reported by crew captain

Hantavirus: Video of first death reported by crew captain

Summary

A crew captain on the MV Hondius ship announced the first death on board, initially thought not to be infectious. Later, a suspected hantavirus outbreak was linked to three deaths and multiple infections among around 150 people on the ship traveling to the Canary Islands.

Key Facts

  • The MV Hondius is carrying about 150 people.
  • The first death was announced on April 12.
  • Officials initially believed the death was not from an infectious cause.
  • A hantavirus outbreak is now suspected on the ship.
  • Hantavirus is spread by rodents and can be deadly.
  • So far, three deaths and several infections are connected to this outbreak.
  • The ship is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands.
  • There is no specific cure for hantavirus infection.
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