Three Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship with Hantavirus Outbreak; Another Case Confirmed in Switzerland
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, anchored off Cape Verde with nearly 150 people aboard, has led to the evacuation of three patients, including the ship's doctor. Three passengers have died, and others have fallen ill. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that the virus strain identified can rarely be transmitted between people. Meanwhile, a Swiss man who traveled on the cruise has tested positive for the virus after returning home. The ship is expected to head to the Canary Islands for further medical assistance, despite concerns from local authorities about potential risks to the population.
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