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Update on cleanliness amid hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
A hantavirus outbreak has affected passengers aboard a Dutch cruise ship, resulting in multiple fatalities. Concerns about cleanliness and transmission have been raised. (sources: foxnews, yahoo, abc, cnn, who)
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Three passengers have died in connection with a hantavirus outbreak on the M/V Hondius. The World Health Organization is investigating potential human-to-human transmission.
- Three passengers have died from confirmed or suspected hantavirus infections aboard the M/V Hondius.
- The World Health Organization reported no rats were found on the cruise ship.
- Concerns about human-to-human transmission of the virus have been raised.
Why it matters
Understanding the transmission and impact of hantavirus is crucial for public health and safety during travel.
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