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Cruise ship awaits assistance after suspected hantavirus outbreak
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship has resulted in three deaths. The ship is currently off the coast of West Africa, awaiting evacuation assistance. (sources: pbs, abcnews, nbcnews, reuters, cbc)
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The outbreak has affected passengers and crew, with two crew members requiring urgent medical care. Local authorities in Cape Verde have not yet granted permission for evacuation.
- Three individuals have died aboard the cruise ship due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
- The ship, Hondius, is currently off the coast of West Africa with approximately 150 people onboard.
- Two crew members, one British and one Dutch, need urgent medical care.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the risks associated with infectious diseases on cruise ships and the challenges of medical evacuations at sea.
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