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Mapped: The countries affected by the cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people

More than a dozen countries have been linked to the hantavirus outbreak, as the WHO confirms five cases of the disease. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · May 7

Hantavirus is giving me Covid flashbacks – so how worried should I be?

IN FOCUS : The sight of people in hazmat suits alongside phrases like ‘self-isolation’ dominating the airwaves is bringing back troubling memories for Katie Rosseinsky, who considers whether we should all start stocking up on toilet roll

The Independent UK · May 7

Hantavirus Outbreak: Could It Become the Next Covid-19?

The world changed after Covid-19. Every outbreak, every mysterious virus, and every sudden health warning now triggers one terrifying question: Is this the next pandemic? Recently, hantavirus has entered public conversation again after reports of infections and deaths raised alarm online. Search trends for terms like “hantavirus death rate,” “is…

MyLifeXP · May 7

How Concerned Should We Be About The Hantavirus? The Deadly Cruise Ship Outbreak, Explained

Four Australians were confirmed to be onboard the virus-stricken MV Hondius. Here's everything you need to know.

Pedestrian.tv · May 7

Why one Parkinson’s treatment may not work for every patient

New machine learning study uncovers hidden forms of Parkinson’s disease, which researchers say could help explain why the same treatment does not work for every patient.

Euronews · May 7

Hantavirus is on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

Argentina is investigating if it's the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, coinciding with a surge in domestic cases. Experts link the rise to climate change, which expands rodent habitats and increases disease transmission. The Andes virus strain, capable of human-to-human spread, is implicated in recent…

The Economic Times · May 7

Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease

Soaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship highlights the risks, prompting stricter biosecurity measures. Experts warn that increasing visitor numbers could further strain the continent's delicate environment.

The Economic Times · May 7

When the Textbook Doesn't Have the Answer: Dr. Nathan Starke on the Art and Creativity of Reconstructive Urology

Reconstructive urology is a subspecialty of surgery focused on repairing, rebuilding, or rerouting damaged structures in the urinary tract and male reproductive system

inkl · May 7

Argentina races to find origins of cruise ship hantavirus outbreak, amid reports some passengers have returned to US

Argentina, where the MV Hondius cruise departed, consistently ranked by WHO as having highest incidence of hantavirus in region

The Guardian - AU · May 7

Cook more at home to reduce ultra-processed food intake, say cardiologist groups

‘Clinical consensus statement’ also urges heart doctors to advise patients to not eat late at night, and chew slowly

The Guardian - UK · May 6