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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Affects Passengers
A hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in multiple fatalities and raised concerns about human-to-human transmission. The ship is set to sail to the Canary Islands for further management. (sources: kstp, bbc, foxnews, yahoo, abc)
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Three passengers have died due to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship. The World Health Organization is investigating potential human-to-human transmission.
- Three passengers have died from the outbreak on the cruise ship.
- The World Health Organization is involved in investigating the situation.
- The ship is scheduled to sail to the Canary Islands for further action.
Why it matters
This outbreak highlights public health concerns regarding hantavirus and the potential for transmission in close quarters.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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