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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship MV Hondius

Updated 2026-05-07 16:20 UTC 1 source Negative

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

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Three passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius have died due to an outbreak of hantavirus, a rare illness transmitted by rodents

2026-05-05 13:20 UTC