More hantavirus cases possible after cruise ship outbreak, says World Health Organisation
Summary
A cruise ship with 140 passengers is arriving at the Canary Islands after a hantavirus outbreak on board. A second passenger tested positive for hantavirus in a hospital in the Netherlands, and health officials are working to find where the virus started and how it spread.Key Facts
- The cruise ship has hantavirus cases on board and is heading to the Spanish Canary Islands.
- There are 140 passengers currently on the ship.
- One man died on the ship nearly two weeks ago from hantavirus.
- A second passenger tested positive for hantavirus in a Dutch hospital.
- Health workers are trying to trace the origin of the virus and possible further spread.
- The World Health Organization has warned more cases could appear.
- Hantavirus is a virus that can cause serious lung disease in humans.
- Officials are monitoring the situation closely to prevent more infections.
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