Cruise ship deaths spark hantavirus outbreak fears: What to know about the rodent-borne virus

MV Hondius, a luxury ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, is being held off the coast of West Africa due to a ‘serious medical situation’ on board.

A luxury cruise ship is currently being held off the coast of West Africa after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus—a rare infectious disease typically carried by rodents—killed three passengers and infected three others.  


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