Three Passengers Die from Hantavirus on Cruise Ship
Summary
Three passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius have died from the rare Hantavirus during a voyage from Argentina to Cape Verde, with one patient currently in ICU in South Africa.
Key Points
- Three passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship have died from the rare Hantavirus.
- The virus was detected during a voyage from Ushuaia, Argentina to Cape Verde.
- One patient remains in intensive care in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- WHO and health officials are investigating the infection source and managing affected passengers.
