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Hantavirus Case on Cruise Ship

Updated 2026-05-05 21:35 UTC 1 source Negative

A cruise ship incident involving hantavirus has raised concerns about a rare human-to-human transmission. The MV Hondius case highlights an unusual means of viral spread.

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Cruise ship with hantavirus may have seen a rare occurrence: humans infecting humans

Hantavirus is typically spread through contact with rodent feces, urine or saliva. But cases on the MV Hondius cruise ship point to an unusual means of transmission.

2026-05-05 21:08 UTC