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rodent-borne-disease
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Science Newsworld8 hrs ago
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three, Sickens Seven as WHO Investigates Transmission
An outbreak of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and seven cases, with two confirmed by lab tests. The World Health Organization is investigating possible rare human-to-human transmission while the vessel remains off Cape Verde. The ship, which…
NPRworld1 day ago
Three Dead in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Dutch Cruise Ship Off Cape Verde
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three passengers and left others ill, with the vessel anchored off Cape Verde awaiting medical assistance. One case is laboratory-confirmed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the source. The rare r…