Two Britons evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship ‘improving’ in hospital
Summary
Two British passengers evacuated from a cruise ship after a hantavirus outbreak are getting better in hospitals in South Africa and the Netherlands. The virus outbreak is linked to a recent birdwatching trip in South America, with eight suspected cases and five confirmed infections so far.Key Facts
- A 69-year-old British man is recovering in a private hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Martin Anstee, a 56-year-old British expedition guide, is stable and receiving specialist care in the Netherlands.
- There are eight suspected hantavirus cases on the ship; five have tested positive in labs.
- The virus spread is linked to a birdwatching trip in Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay before boarding.
- The outbreak has caused three deaths, including a Dutch woman who became ill after leaving the ship.
- The cruise ship is currently traveling to Tenerife in the Canary Islands under Spanish permission.
- WHO experts and doctors are on board conducting medical assessments and monitoring the situation.
- The World Health Organization says the public health risk is low but more cases might appear due to the virus’s long incubation period.
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