May 4, 2026, 10:54 GMT
Rare hantavirus outbreak is suspected aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic, leaving three passengers dead and several others hospitalized. Health authorities are investigating the source of the infection, which is unusual in maritime settings and typically linked to rodent exposure.
The vessel has been quarantined at sea while international medical teams assess containment measures. Experts warn that the incident highlights vulnerabilities in cruise ship health protocols, especially with pathogens not commonly associated with human‑to‑human transmission.
(Source – apnews)
—Agencies
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