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Passengers return home after hantavirus concerns
Passengers from a cruise are being repatriated following health concerns. Two US citizens are reported to have tested positive or shown symptoms. (sources: dw, bbc, reuters)
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One US citizen tested mildly positive for hantavirus, while another has mild symptoms. Passengers from the cruise are returning home and will be screened by health authorities.
- Passengers from a cruise are being repatriated to their home countries.
- One US citizen tested mildly positive for hantavirus.
- Another US citizen on the flight has mild symptoms.
- Health authorities will screen returning passengers.
Why it matters
Monitoring and screening of passengers is important for public health safety.
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