Dutch Hospitals isolate hantavirus patients as cruise-ship outbreak intensifies
TL;DR
Two hantavirus infections have been confirmed in Dutch hospitals as part of the MV Hondius outbreak, with three deaths and more than 100 passengers still aboard; the WHO says the overall public health risk is low but some person-to-person transmission may occur, while U.S. and international health agencies monitor returning travelers and policymakers discuss repatriation and evacuation plans as Spain prepares isolated evacuations near the Canary Islands.
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