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The hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise? | Dave Schilling

The hantavirus debacle raises a key question: why would anyone go on a cruise? | Dave Schilling

Summary

A cruise ship named MV Hondius has an outbreak of hantavirus, causing over 100 people to be evacuated and quarantined. Another British cruise ship is dealing with stomach flu cases and passengers are temporarily not allowed to leave the ship.

Key Facts

  • The MV Hondius cruise ship faced a hantavirus outbreak.
  • More than 100 people were evacuated and quarantined to prevent the virus from spreading.
  • Another British cruise ship has passengers with stomach flu symptoms.
  • Passengers on the British ship are temporarily stopped from disembarking for medical testing.
  • Hantavirus is a serious virus that can cause illness.
  • The article discusses concerns about health risks on cruise ships during outbreaks.
  • The author personally does not like water or swimming and has never taken a cruise.
  • Quarantine on a ship means passengers cannot leave and have meals provided onboard.
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