Hantavirus outbreak: Deadly Andes strain detected in cruise ship cases; 8 cases confirmed

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An outbreak of hantavirus linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has been confirmed, with eight passengers testing positive for the Andes strain. Although the risk to the general public is considered low, those affected are under a 42-day quarantine as investigations continue.

A hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius has seen eight passengers test positive for the Andes virus, a strain known to spread between humans. Three lives have been lost so far. While the risk to the general public is low, passengers and crew are under quarantine for 42 days as investigations continue.