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French national shows symptoms after cruise ship outbreak
A French national returning from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus has shown symptoms. Five passengers will be quarantined in Paris for further evaluation. (sources: bbc, cnn, reuters, nbcnews, ap)
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Passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have disembarked in Tenerife amid concerns over hantavirus. One French national has exhibited symptoms, prompting health measures.
- The MV Hondius cruise ship experienced a hantavirus outbreak.
- Five passengers will be quarantined in Paris until further notice.
- A French national showed symptoms during an airlift from the ship.
Why it matters
The situation raises public health concerns regarding hantavirus transmission and the safety of cruise travel.
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Top coverage · 6 sources
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