
WHO Investigates Hantavirus Spread on Cruise Ship, Traces Contacts
The World Health Organization is investigating a hantavirus outbreak potentially spread among passengers on a luxury cruise ship, with concerns about human-to-human transmission. Authorities are tracing contacts, including 82 fellow air travelers of a deceased passenger, and advising isolation for those on board.
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