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Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three, Prompts Evacuation

A suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has led to at least three deaths and multiple illnesses among passengers and crew. The vessel is currently near Cape Verde, awaiting assistance and facing challenges in disembarking as evacuation efforts for the sick are underway.

3 May, 21:25 — 4 May, 22:41
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APVery High1d ago

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3 - AP News

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3  AP News

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le-mondeHigh1d ago

Hantavirus poses low risk to the public, WHO Europe says. What is the disease and where does it come from?

While three people have died of the disease on a cruise ship in the southern Atlantic, hantavirus presents a low risk to the public, the head of the World Health Organization Europe said Monday.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Australia news live: four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship hit by deadly suspected hantavirus outbreak

MV Hondius remains off the coast of Cape Verde after a suspected respiratory virus outbreak killed three people and left three more seriously ill. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Good morning and welcome to our live news blog. I’m Martin Farrer with the top overnight stories and then it will be Stephanie Convery with the main action. Mortgage holders are set to be hundreds of dollars worse off per month than they were at the start of the ...

By Martin Farrer

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Fox NewsMixed1d ago

Cruise ship passenger describes uncertainty after 3 deaths amid hantavirus probe

A passenger aboard the m/v Hondius described fear and uncertainty as three have died and a suspected hantavirus outbreak remains under investigation.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1d ago

What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?

World Health Organization says risk to the general public remains low despite suspected outbreak on the MV Hondius.

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cbcHigh1d ago

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150, including 4 Canadians, on cruise ship

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly hantavirus ‌after a suspected outbreak on a luxury cruise ship held off West Africa carrying mostly British, American and Spanish passengers, along with four Canadians, officials said.

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France 24High1d ago

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus, being linked to deaths on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelling from Argentina to Cape Verde. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Nicolas Locker, Professor of Virology at the Pirbright Institute.

By Sharon GAFFNEY

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marketwatchMostly Factual1d ago

‘If all six have hantavirus, that’s very worrisome’: This is what we know about the cruise-ship outbreak.

A rare form of the hantavirus can be spread from person to person, raising concern that the current outbreak concerns the Andes virus.

By Jaimy Lee

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1d ago

Passenger on hantavirus-stricken cruise shares his fear as 2 sick crew members await evacuation

AFP via Getty Images Six suspected cases of hantavirus have been linked to Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Hondius cruise. Three passengers have died, one is in the ICU, and two crew members are ill. Passenger Jake Rosemarin took to Instagram to share his fears. The operator of the cruise ship stricken by a hantavirus outbreak said Monday that it is preparing to evacuate two ill crew members and then find a port where the rest of the people on board can be screened. "Oceanwide Expeditions is stil...

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The IndependentMostly Factual1d ago

U.S. travel blogger posts tearful Instagram video from hantavirus-struck cruise ship

There are 149 people aboard the MV Hondius ship where the outbreak occurred, officials said

By Isabel Keane

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual2d ago

Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship kills three people - SMH.com.au

Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship kills three people  SMH.com.au

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national-postMostly Factual1d ago

What to know about the fatal cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

Three passengers aboard Hondius have died, another is in hospital and two crew are ill

By AFP

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed 3

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1d ago

Hantavirus Risks And Treatment: Agencies probe MV Hondius outbreak; experts outline symptoms and care

A hantavirus outbreak is under investigation on the cruise ship MV Hondius after passengers fell ill. Transmitted by rodents, the virus can cause severe respiratory illness. While rare globally, recent cases, including a celebrity's death, highlight the risks. Health officials are probing the ship's infection source and stressing rodent control for prevention.

By TOI World Desk

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straits-timesMostly Factual1d ago

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Africa’s Cape Verde - The Straits Times

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Africa’s Cape Verde  The Straits Times

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1d ago

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms

"The risk to the wider public remains low," said Hans Kluge, WHO Europe's regional director, in his own X post. "There is no need for panic or travel restrictions."

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irish-independent1d ago

Two Irish passengers on board hantavirus-hit cruise ship; three other passengers dead; Cape Verde refuses ship to dock

Two Irish passengers have been confirmed to be onboard a cruise ship hit by a suspected outbreak of hantavirus.

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rte-newsMostly Factual1d ago

Timeline of events on board the MV Hondius

A case of hantavirus has been confirmed on board a cruise ship currently anchored off the coast of Cape Verde.

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ndtvMostly Factual1d ago

WHO Says Risk To Public Is Low After Hantavirus Cases In Atlantic Ship

The cruise left Argentina about three weeks ago with around 150 passengers and stopped in the Antarctic and other places on its way to Cape Verde.

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cyprus-mail1d ago

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship

The World Health Organisation said on Monday there was no need for panic and the risk to the public was low after three people died and three fell ill following a suspected ​outbreak of the rodent-borne hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic. Netherlands-based Oceanwide Expeditions said it was “managing a serious medical situation” […]

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual1d ago

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

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cdm-me1d ago

No data indicating Montenegrin citizens infected with virus on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean

A cruise ship flying the Dutch flag has reported an outbreak of an illness suspected to be caused by hantavirus, with three deaths. There were 147 people on board, including 88 passengers from many countries, among them Montenegro. The Montenegrin Institute of Public Health says it currently has no information that any Montenegrin citizens are […]

By Milena Pejanović

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in-cyprus1d ago

Three dead from hantavirus on cruise ship in Atlantic; WHO confirms outbreak

Three people have died and at least one other is in intensive care in South Africa following a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization announced on Monday. The WHO confirmed one case of the rare disease and said authorities were investigating five further suspected cases among […]

By Newsroom

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tmzMixed1d ago

Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Kills 3, Sickens Crew and Other Passengers

Things are getting seriously grim at sea ... a luxury cruise has turned into a floating health hazard, with multiple deaths tied to a suspected hantavirus outbreak. "Of the six affected individuals, three have died and one is currently in intensive…

By TMZ Staff

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mail-guardianMostly Factual1d ago

Passenger dies in SA as rare virus linked to international cruise ship outbreak

Health officials are monitoring possible exposures in Gauteng after passengers linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak passed through South Africa, with one patient in critical condition in Sandton

By Eyaaz

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arab-newsMixed1d ago

WHO says hantavirus’ risk to wider public remains low after cruise ship outbreak - Arab News

WHO says hantavirus’ risk to wider public remains low after cruise ship outbreak  Arab News

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zerohedgeLow1d ago

3 Dead, 149 Trapped Onboard: Track Cruise Ship With Suspected Deadly Virus Outbreak

3 Dead, 149 Trapped Onboard: Track Cruise Ship With Suspected Deadly Virus Outbreak A luxury cruise ship carrying 149 passengers and crew is facing a suspected hantavirus outbreak that has already left three people dead. The vessel is currently anchored offshore near Cape Verde, the island nation in the central Atlantic off the west coast of Africa, as health officials rush to assess the scale of the outbreak. The MV Hondius is currently anchored offshore near Praia, the cap...

By Tyler Durden

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tempo-englishMostly Factual1d ago

Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks - Tempo.co English

Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks  Tempo.co English

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buenos-aires-heraldMostly Factual1d ago

Three dead in cruise that parted from Argentina in suspected hantavirus outbreak

The WHO confirmed at least one passenger was infected with the rodent-borne disease after boarding the vessel in Tierra del Fuego La entrada Three dead in cruise that parted from Argentina in suspected hantavirus outbreak se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

By Martina Jaureguy

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dutchnewsMostly Factual1d ago

Cruise operators still investigating suspected hantavirus cases

The operator of a cruise on which three people died during a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has said the cause...

By Gordon Darroch

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punch-ngMostly Factual1d ago

Hantavirus: WHO urges calm after suspected outbreak on cruise ship

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, on which three people have died, presents a low risk to the public, the WHO Europe said Monday, as Dutch authorities planned to repatriate two sick people. “The risk to the wider public remains low. There is no need for panic or travel restrictions,” the World Read More: https://punchng.com/hantavirus-who-urges-calm-after-suspected-outbreak-on-cruise-ship/

By Punch Newspapers

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nl-timesMostly Factual1d ago

NL considering medical evac. from hantavirus cruise ship; Deceased couple from Friesland

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is examining the possibilities of a medical evacuation of a “few individuals” from the cruise ship MV Hondius, a spokesperson said to ANP.

By 88536

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vanguard-ngMixed1d ago

WHO: Low public risk after Hantavirus alert

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said there is no cause for panic following a suspected outbreak of rodent-borne hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, stressing that the risk to the general public remains low. The post WHO: Low public risk after Hantavirus alert appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Nwafor

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protothema-enMixed1d ago

Thriller involving cruise ship in the Atlantic amid hantavirus outbreak with deaths, ship denied docking over fears of spread

Three Dutch nationals are among the dead in a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, while three others have fallen ill — There is no specific treatment for hantavirus, experts say — One passenger in critical condition and two crew members among the other infected The post Thriller involving cruise ship in the Atlantic amid hantavirus outbreak with deaths, ship denied docking over fears of spread appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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star-kenyaMixed2d ago

Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship - the-star.co.ke

Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship  the-star.co.ke

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

What to know about hantavirus, suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship 

Following reports of three fatalities and a cluster of illnesses aboard a cruise liner, health authorities are focusing on hantavirus as the primary suspect. The World Health Organisation confirmed on Sunday that detailed investigations of the cruise ship outbreak are ongoing, encompassing further laboratory testing, epidemiological studies, and genetic sequencing of the virus. This international […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2d ago

Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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citizen-tzMixed1d ago

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship - thecitizen.co.tz

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship  thecitizen.co.tz

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sydney-morning-herald3 May, 21:25First to report

Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship kills three people - SMH.com.au

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daily-mirror-lk4 May, 03:29

Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard Atlantic cruise ship - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

star-kenya4 May, 04:00

Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship - the-star.co.ke

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delo4 May, 05:13

Izbruh hantavirusa na ladji: trije mrtvi, potnikom ne dovolijo izkrcanja

5h later
svenska-dagbladet4 May, 09:58

Svenske skeppsläkaren: ”Ett helvete ombord”

aktualne-cz4 May, 10:03

Virus z výletní lodi není žádná exotika, nebezpečí se může skrývat i v běžné domácnosti

arab-news4 May, 10:18

WHO says hantavirus’ risk to wider public remains low after cruise ship outbreak - Arab News

n1-serbia4 May, 10:21

SZO: Rizik od hantavirusa nizak za širu populaciju, nema potrebe za ograničavanjem putovanja

observador4 May, 10:27

O que é o hantavírus, que matou três pessoas num cruzeiro?

punch-ng4 May, 10:47

Hantavirus: WHO urges calm after suspected outbreak on cruise ship

le-monde4 May, 10:52

Hantavirus poses low risk to the public, WHO Europe says. What is the disease and where does it come from?

citizen-tz4 May, 11:03

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship - thecitizen.co.tz

tempo-english4 May, 11:04

Understanding Hantavirus: Symptoms, Causes, and Risks - Tempo.co English

jutarnji-list4 May, 11:07

WHO kaže da je rizik od hantavirusa za širu javnost nizak

channel-news-asia4 May, 11:11

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

cyprus-mail4 May, 11:16

WHO says risk to public is low after suspected hantavirus outbreak hits ship

in-cyprus4 May, 11:30

Three dead from hantavirus on cruise ship in Atlantic; WHO confirms outbreak

berlingske4 May, 11:36

Dødeligt udbrud af gnaver-virus er ikke grund til panik ifølge WHO

protothema-en4 May, 11:37

Thriller involving cruise ship in the Atlantic amid hantavirus outbreak with deaths, ship denied docking over fears of spread

ndtv4 May, 11:39

WHO Says Risk To Public Is Low After Hantavirus Cases In Atlantic Ship

politiken4 May, 11:40

WHO maner til ro efter dødeligt udbrud af gnaver-virus på krydstogtskib

AP4 May, 11:43

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3 - AP News

Yahoo4 May, 11:43

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed 3

nos4 May, 11:46

Fries echtpaar overleden na mogelijke uitbraak hantavirus op cruiseschip

mkd-mk4 May, 11:48

СЗО се огласи за хантавирусот на крузер во Атлантикот

tagesschau4 May, 12:13

Kreuzfahrtschiff darf nach Hantavirus-Ausbruch nicht in Kap Verde anlegen

rte-news4 May, 12:27

Timeline of events on board the MV Hondius

vanguard-ng4 May, 12:36

WHO: Low public risk after Hantavirus alert

mail-guardian4 May, 12:38

Passenger dies in SA as rare virus linked to international cruise ship outbreak

20-minuten4 May, 12:40

Hantavirus-Ausbruch auf Kreuzfahrt: Gäste dürfen nicht an Land

yle-uutiset4 May, 12:41

Virusepidemian riivaaman laivan matkustajat eivät saa nousta maihin Kap Verdessä

aftonbladet4 May, 12:45

Skeppsläkaren: ”Har jobbat på det smittade fartyget”

nl-times4 May, 12:53

NL considering medical evac. from hantavirus cruise ship; Deceased couple from Friesland

naftemporiki4 May, 12:57

Χανταϊός σε κρουαζιερόπλοιο: Η Ολλανδία θέλει να επαναπατρίσει δύο ασθενείς

digi244 May, 13:01

Vas de croazieră, blocat în Atlantic din cauza suspiciunii de hantavirus: 3 pasageri morți. Debarcarea este interzisă

irish-independent4 May, 13:05

Two Irish passengers on board hantavirus-hit cruise ship; three other passengers dead; Cape Verde refuses ship to dock

NHK World4 May, 13:09

大西洋航行のクルーズ船で3人死亡 ハンタウイルス感染か WHO

die-presse4 May, 13:16

Kap Verde will Schiff nicht anlegen lassen: Drei Tote nach Hantavirus-Ausbruch auf Kreuzfahrt

publico4 May, 13:21

Há um português na tripulação do navio cruzeiro <em>MV Hondius</em>, assistido por Cabo Verde

Al Jazeera4 May, 13:25

What is hantavirus, suspected in deaths of three people on cruise ship?

el-mundo4 May, 13:25

La naviera estudia desembarcar en Canarias a los ocupantes del MV Hondius, el crucero donde han muerto tres personas por hantavirus

straits-times4 May, 13:35

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Africa’s Cape Verde - The Straits Times

myjoyonline4 May, 13:44

What to know about hantavirus, suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship 

dutchnews4 May, 13:55

Cruise operators still investigating suspected hantavirus cases

jerusalem-post4 May, 14:04

Three dead, three sick in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship, WHO confirms

irozhlas4 May, 14:06

Není důvod k panice ani zavádění cestovních omezení. Šíření hantaviru podle šéfa WHO dál nehrozí

la-vanguardia4 May, 14:09

14 españoles viajaban a bordo del crucero en el Atlántico afectado por un foco de hantavirus

dh-les-sports4 May, 14:21

Trois décès à bord du MV Hondius pour cause d’hantavirus : deux Belges sont présents dans le bateau

vijesti-me4 May, 14:30

IJZ: Crnogorski državljani nalaze se na kruzeru na kom je...

cdm-me4 May, 14:30

No data indicating Montenegrin citizens infected with virus on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean

buenos-aires-herald4 May, 14:31

Three dead in cruise that parted from Argentina in suspected hantavirus outbreak

ruv4 May, 14:46

Hantaveirur fjölbreytt tegund sem erfitt getur verið að greina

tmz4 May, 14:50

Cruise Ship Virus Outbreak Kills 3, Sickens Crew and Other Passengers

faz4 May, 15:18

Tödliche Krankheit: Was ist das Hantavirus?

morgunbladid4 May, 15:45

Þarf að útrýma meindýrum og sótthreinsa allt

cbc4 May, 16:03

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150, including 4 Canadians, on cruise ship

zerohedge4 May, 16:20

3 Dead, 149 Trapped Onboard: Track Cruise Ship With Suspected Deadly Virus Outbreak

express-tribune4 May, 16:48

Hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Times of India4 May, 17:13

Hantavirus Risks And Treatment: Agencies probe MV Hondius outbreak; experts outline symptoms and care

batimes4 May, 17:19

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says - Buenos Aires Times

The Independent4 May, 17:48

U.S. travel blogger posts tearful Instagram video from hantavirus-struck cruise ship

le-figaro4 May, 17:52

Du «bout du monde» au huis clos sanitaire : hantavirus à bord du «MV Hondius», la croisière d’expédition vire au drame

tvn244 May, 17:58

Nie żyje troje pasażerów wycieczkowca. Zakażenia hantawirusami zdarzają się też w Polsce

marketwatch4 May, 18:09

‘If all six have hantavirus, that’s very worrisome’: This is what we know about the cruise-ship outbreak.

hindustan-times4 May, 18:56

Passengers stranded on cruise off Cape Verde following suspected virus deaths

klix-ba4 May, 19:54

Kruzeru na kojem je otkriven hantavirus nije dozvoljeno da se iskrca: Postoje dva scenarija za preostale putnike

iefimerida4 May, 19:59

Ένας Έλληνας επιβάτης στο κρουαζιερόπλοιο με 3 νεκρούς από χανταϊό -Το χρονικό της υπόθεσης, τι λέει η εταιρεία

The Guardian4 May, 20:20

Australia news live: four Australians among passengers on luxury cruise ship hit by deadly suspected hantavirus outbreak

newsbeast4 May, 20:38

Ένας Έλληνας στο πλοίο με τους τρεις νεκρούς από χανταϊό – Ψάχνουν λιμάνι για να αγκυροβολήσει

France 244 May, 20:55

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

national-post4 May, 21:20

What to know about the fatal cruise ship hantavirus outbreak

helsingin-sanomat4 May, 21:26

Tartuntataudit | Tappava hanta­virus jyllää risteily­aluksella Atlantilla, sairastuneita yritetään evakuoida

Business Insider4 May, 21:29

Passenger on hantavirus-stricken cruise shares his fear as 2 sick crew members await evacuation

forbes4 May, 21:37

At Least 3 Dead After Suspected Rat-Borne Virus Outbreak On Cruise Ship - Forbes

danas4 May, 21:52

Kruzer na kojem je troje ljudi umrlo od hantavirusa čeka na pomoć kod Kejp Verdea

index-hr4 May, 21:55

Još dvoje ima simptome hantavirusa, planira se evakuacija. Putnik snimio videoporuku

Fox News4 May, 22:41Latest update

Cruise ship passenger describes uncertainty after 3 deaths amid hantavirus probe