5 things to know about hantavirus after cruise ship outbreak
Summary
A hantavirus outbreak happened on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius in the Atlantic Ocean. Three passengers have died, and five others got sick. The cruise company says no sick people remain on the ship.Key Facts
- The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship in the Atlantic.
- At least three passengers died due to hantavirus.
- Five additional people on the ship showed signs of hantavirus infection.
- The cruise operator, Oceanwide Expeditions, reported no one with symptoms is still on board.
- Hantavirus is a virus carried by rodents that can cause serious illness in humans.
- The outbreak has caused concern about the virus spreading among the public.
- The incident is happening during ongoing global worries about infectious diseases.
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