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Cruise ship passengers die in suspected hantavirus outbreak
Three passengers have died and three others are ill following a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. The vessel was based in the Netherlands and had departed from Argentina. (sources: france24, ap, nbcnews)
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ModernAction Briefing
Authorities are investigating a suspected hantavirus outbreak after three passengers died and three others became ill on a cruise ship. Hantavirus is known to be transmitted by rodents and can lead to severe respiratory illness.
- Three passengers have died and three are reported ill.
- The cruise ship is based in the Netherlands and departed from Argentina.
- Hantavirus is a rodent-borne virus that can cause serious respiratory issues.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the potential health risks associated with hantavirus and the importance of monitoring outbreaks in travel settings.
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