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French passenger from hantavirus ship tests positive

French passenger from hantavirus ship tests positive

Summary

A French woman who was on a cruise ship affected by hantavirus has tested positive for the disease. She is one of five French passengers who were brought back to Paris and placed in isolation.

Key Facts

  • The cruise ship involved is named MV Hondius.
  • Five French passengers from the ship were flown back to France.
  • These passengers have been isolated in Paris as a safety measure.
  • A French woman among them started feeling very sick on Sunday night.
  • Tests confirmed she has hantavirus, a rare disease.
  • This is France's first case of hantavirus linked to this outbreak.
  • The information was shared by France's Health Minister, Stephanie Rist.
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