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Cruise Ship Outbreak of Hantavirus Kills Three

Updated 2026-05-05 18:20 UTC 1 source Negative

An outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise ship MV Hondius has resulted in three deaths. The illness, transmitted by rodents, is rare but deadly.

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New Scientist
Three people have died on board the cruise ship MV Hondius due to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare illness transmitted by rodents
2026-05-05 13:20 UTC
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