Cruise-Linked Hantavirus Outbreak Triggers Global Tracing, Public Risk Low
TL;DR
An outbreak of hantavirus on the cruise MV Hondius has led to evacuations and a worldwide contact-tracing effort after several deaths; health authorities say the Andes strain can spread in close contact but the overall risk to the general public remains very low, with British passengers facing 45 days of self-isolation as investigations continue.
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