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Hantavirus cruise ship expected to arrive in Canary Islands, sparks local protests

Hantavirus cruise ship expected to arrive in Canary Islands, sparks local protests

Summary

A cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands, causing local protests. U.S. health officials are sending a plane to bring home 19 American passengers who are on the ship.

Key Facts

  • A Dutch cruise ship has a hantavirus outbreak on board.
  • The ship is heading to the Canary Islands.
  • Local people in the Canary Islands are protesting the ship’s arrival.
  • Hantavirus can cause serious illness in humans.
  • U.S. health officials are sending a plane to evacuate 19 Americans from the ship.
  • Medical experts are involved in managing the situation.
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