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Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Ship

Updated 2026-05-07 17:05 UTC 1 source Negative

The World Health Organization has confirmed five cases of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship. The virus is carried by rodents and can cause severe disease in humans.

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