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Countries track passengers of virus-hit cruise ship
Health authorities are monitoring individuals who traveled on a cruise ship affected by hantavirus. Spain plans to repatriate asymptomatic passengers. (sources: reuters, nytimes)
ModernAction Briefing
Health officials in multiple countries are tracking passengers from a cruise ship linked to hantavirus. Spain will repatriate those who show no symptoms.
- Passengers from the cruise ship are being monitored in at least three states in the United States.
- None of the monitored individuals have exhibited symptoms of hantavirus.
- Spain will repatriate asymptomatic passengers from the ship.
Why it matters
This situation highlights the international response to potential health threats from travel.
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