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Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus
SUMMARY
Three individuals died on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with one confirmed case of hantavirus. The outbreak happened during a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina, to Cape Verde. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported one case in intensive care and five suspected cases.
Among the deceased is a 70-year-old man who died onboard and his wife, along with a 69-year-old British man also evacuated for treatment. Hantaviruses are typically contracted through exposure to infected rodents. Discussions are ongoing regarding the isolation of two other sick passengers. The ship is currently positioned near Praia, Cape Verde.
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