Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: WHO Suspects Person-to-Person Transmission
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A cruise ship carrying nearly 150 passengers is currently stranded in the Atlantic Ocean due to a hantavirus outbreak, with two crew members awaiting evacuation for treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) suspects rare person-to-person transmission of the virus, as three deaths have been reported alongside two confirmed and five suspected cases. The ship, Hondius, is off the coast of Praia, Cape Verde, after being denied docking permission. The Dutch government is organizing the evacuation, while Spain is sending epidemiologists to assess onboard health. Strict isolation protocols are in place for the 88 passengers and 59 crew members.
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