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Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Cruise Ship: Three Deaths, Five Confirmed Cases

A rare Andes strain of hantavirus spread among passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, resulting in three fatalities and five confirmed cases, with three more suspected. The outbreak likely began when a passenger boarded in Argentina, causing infections during the Atlantic crossing. Health officials worldwide are tracing contacts and stressing the low risk compared to Covid-19. WHO leaders warn of potential new cases within the six-week incubation period but expect a limited outbreak if public health measures are followed. The ship is now sailing towards Tenerife with no sick passengers on board, and agencies confirm this is not the start of a pandemic.

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