Deadly hantavirus outbreak suspected aboard a cruise ship

A rare rodent-borne disease is suspected to have caused an outbreak aboard a cruise ship, leading to three deaths and several illnesses.

The deaths occurred between April 11 and May 2 with a variant of hantavirus identified in at least one patient who is currently in intensive care.

The World Health Organization ⁠said on Monday that investigations are ongoing, including further laboratory testing

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