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The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

Hantavirus outbreak: Nine UK citizens exposed on cruise ship flown back to Britain for isolation

Nine UK citizens linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship have returned to Britain and are being monitored by health officials after possible exposure.

The group, from St Helena and Ascension Island, arrived in the UK on Sunday evening and were transferred to Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, Merseyside, according to Sky News. Officials said none of the passengers are currently showing symptoms.

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