Americans Monitored After Deadly Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak
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A cruise ship connected to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands after three passengers were evacuated for medical treatment.
According to the World Health Organization, eight cases have been identified so far, including three deaths. Two patients diagnosed with hantavirus and another suspected case were transported for treatment after the ship departed from Cape Verde.
Health officials investigating the outbreak believe a Dutch couple may have contracted the virus during a bird-watching excursion before boarding the vessel. Authorities say the couple may have unknowingly brought the infection aboard, leading to additional cases among passengers.
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Officials continue to investigate the source and monitor passengers as the ship makes its way toward the Canary Islands.
According to the World Health Organization, eight cases have been identified so far, including three deaths. Two patients diagnosed with hantavirus and another suspected case were transported for treatment after the ship departed from Cape Verde.
Health officials investigating the outbreak believe a Dutch couple may have contracted the virus during a bird-watching excursion before boarding the vessel. Authorities say the couple may have unknowingly brought the infection aboard, leading to additional cases among passengers.
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. Officials continue to investigate the source and monitor passengers as the ship makes its way toward the Canary Islands.
