Hantavirus, a rare but severe infectious disease, has once again captured global attention after a recent outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that left multiple passengers dead and several others critically ill.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), at least three deaths have been confirmed or suspected, including a 69-year-old British national who tested positive for hantavirus. The WHO says it is now conducting a full public health risk assessment with national authorities and the ship's operators.
