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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