Three Dead from Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Ship
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Three passengers, including a married couple, have died on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Laboratory tests confirmed one case of hantavirus infection, with five additional suspected cases on board. Approximately 150 tourists were traveling from southern Argentina to the Canary Islands, with stops in Antarctica and the Falkland Islands. A 70-year-old man was the first victim, followed by his 69-year-old wife. The WHO is coordinating a multinational response, while South African health officials are conducting contact tracing and ensuring medical care for symptomatic crew members.
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