One person in the U.S. tests positive for hantavirus after disembarking from affected cruise
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
A U.S. passenger aboard a cruise ship has tested positive for hantavirus, prompting health officials to take action. The individual was among 17 Americans evacuated from the MV Hondius, which docked in the Canary Islands. One passenger is asymptomatic, while another has mild symptoms. They were flown to Nebraska for evaluation at a specialized medical center. A French woman evacuated from the same cruise also tested positive and is in serious condition. The World Health Organization has advised close monitoring of all passengers, emphasizing that the general public should not panic, as the risk of transmission is low.
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