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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Michael Toledo

Is There a Hantavirus Outbreak? Symptoms to Watch Out for After Cruise Ship Deaths Trigger Emergency Quarantine

The MV Hondius is carrying 146 passengers from 23 countries and has been placed under strict precautionary monitoring while travelling towards Tenerife. (Credit: Oceanwide Expeditions Official Website)

A suspected hantavirus situation linked to multiple deaths aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered an international health response and emergency quarantine measures, with passengers placed under strict monitoring as the vessel approaches Spain.

The incident has prompted concern across several countries after infectious disease experts and the World Health Organization (WHO) were deployed to assist with medical assessments on board.

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