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Hantavirus suspected in deaths on cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak has been reported on the MV Hondius, leading to serious illness among passengers. The World Health Organization has assessed the public risk as low. (sources: aljazeera, nbcnews, reuters)
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Three deaths have been linked to a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius, which has been denied docking permission. The World Health Organization has stated that the risk to the general public remains low.
- Three people have died on the MV Hondius amid a suspected hantavirus outbreak.
- The cruise ship has been denied permission to dock, with 149 people still on board, including two seriously ill passengers.
- The World Health Organization has assessed the public risk as low.
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