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Human-to-human hantavirus transmission suspected on board stranded cruise ship, WHO says - NBC News

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Passengers on board a cruise ship where a deadly virus has broken out are "in good spirits" despite taking precautions like "masking up" and social distancing, GB News has been told.A passenger on board the MV Hondius told GB News that indoor gatherings have been banned by health officials, who are grappling to contain the spread of a deadly hantavirus outbreak.Passengers on the expedition vessel were also told additional stocks of medication have been loaded onto the boat.Some passengers are choosing to eat in their cabins, GB News understands, after two Brits on board became critically unwell with the suspected virus.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Everyone else onboard is doing well and remains in good spirits," said passanger Jake Rosmarin, in a statement to GB News.The world health organisation has said they believe the virus may have spread through human to human contact on the ship.

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However, the virus is more commonly carried by rodents such as rats and mice.Mr Rosmarin told...

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How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship.

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A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.

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WHO tracing over 80 people on flight taken by hantavirus victim - CTV News.

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WHO tracing over 80 people on flight taken by hantavirus victim CTV NewsHantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says BBCMore than 100 people stranded on cruise ship after deadly hantavirus outbreak.

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**Summary:** A suspected human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is linked to a stranded cruise ship, with the World Health Organization (WHO) confirming it. The outbreak has resulted in three deaths on board. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the potential for deadly diseases like hantavirus to spread through close contact

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