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Three people evacuated from cruise ship due to hantavirus
Three individuals infected with hantavirus have been removed from a cruise ship near Cape Verde. The ship is expected to continue its journey to the Canary Islands. (sources: france24, boston, bbc, nbcnews, kstp)
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The World Health Organization reported that three people infected with hantavirus were evacuated from the MV Hondius. The ship is carrying passengers and is expected to reach the Canary Islands in a few days.
- Three people on the cruise ship have been confirmed to be infected with hantavirus.
- The MV Hondius is currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde.
- Health officials confirmed the presence of the Andes strain of hantavirus.
- The ship is expected to arrive in the Canary Islands within three to four days.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights public health concerns related to rare viruses on cruise ships.
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