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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three, Traps Passengers

A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in the deaths of three passengers, with 149 others reportedly trapped. Agencies are investigating the incident as the vessel awaits assistance.

4 May, 11:04 — 4 May, 18:09
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marketwatchMostly Factual1h ago

‘If all six have hantavirus, that’s very worrisome’: This is what we know about the cruise-ship outbreak.

A rare form of the hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak concerns the Andes virus.

By Jaimy Lee

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

U.S. travel blogger posts tearful Instagram video from hantavirus-struck cruise ship

There are 149 people aboard the MV Hondius ship where the outbreak occurred, officials said

By Isabel Keane

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YahooMostly Factual8h ago

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed 3

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

Hantavirus Risks And Treatment: Agencies probe MV Hondius outbreak; experts outline symptoms and care

A hantavirus outbreak is under investigation on the cruise ship MV Hondius after passengers fell ill. Transmitted by rodents, the virus can cause severe respiratory illness. While rare globally, recent cases, including a celebrity's death, highlight the risks. Health officials are probing the ship's infection source and stressing rodent control for prevention.

By TOI World Desk

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zerohedgeLow3h ago

3 Dead, 149 Trapped Onboard: Track Cruise Ship With Suspected Deadly Virus Outbreak

3 Dead, 149 Trapped Onboard: Track Cruise Ship With Suspected Deadly Virus Outbreak A luxury cruise ship carrying 149 passengers and crew is facing a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already left three people dead. The vessel is currently anchored offshore near Cape Verde, the island nation in the central Atlantic off the west coast of Africa, as health officials rush to assess the scale of the outbreak. The MV Hondius is currently anchored offshore near Praia, the cap...

By Tyler Durden

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tempo-englishMostly Factual8h ago

Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks - Tempo.co English

Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks  Tempo.co English

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