Three fatalities reported in Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship according to W.H.O.

Health officials in protective gear assess the situation on a cruise ship docked in a popular tourist destination following a Hantavirus outbreak that resulted in three fatalities.

The cruise ship, which had been docked in a popular tourist destination, reported symptoms consistent with Hantavirus among passengers and crew members. Health officials began monitoring the situation on October 15, 2023, after several cases were reported. The W.H.O. has since dispatched a team to assist local health authorities in managing the outbreak and preventing … Read more