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deccanchronicle.comHantavirus Cases Reported on MV Hondius Cruise Ship, Three Fatalities Amid Low Transmission Risk
A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers and sickened seven others, prompting an international response coordinated by the World Health Organization. The ship, carrying 147 people from 23 nationalities, is set to sail to Spain's Canary Islan…
citizen.co.zaMeasles Outbreak in Utah Expands from Rural Areas to Urban Regions
A measles outbreak that began in rural Utah in June has grown to affect hundreds of people in the state's urban areas. Health officials report ongoing cases in the urban corridor. The situation highlights challenges in vaccination coverage and public health response.
washingtonpost.comArizona Reports First Human Plague Case in Apache County Since 2015
Public health officials in Apache County, Arizona, confirmed a human case of plague, the first in the county since 2015 and the only known human infection in the United States in 2026. The patient has recovered after medical treatment, and authorities stated the risk to the publi…