What is hantavirus, deadly infection behind cruise ship deaths explained

Author: AyobamiPublished on: May 4, 2026Country: Netherlands

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What is hantavirus, deadly infection behind cruise ship deaths explained

Hantavirus, responsible for a deadly outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, circulates in rodents and can be fatal to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed a 'serious medical situation' on board while traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde. Hantaviruses can cause respiratory and cardiac distress, and there are no vaccines or specific treatments for this infection.

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