Three die after virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

The World Health Organization said one case of hantavirus infection has been confirmed, with five more suspected cases under investigation.

3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says

One case of the infection has been confirmed in a laboratory, and there are five additional suspected cases, the organization said on Sunday.

By Alexandra E. Petri

WHO confirms three deaths on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus

The outbreak of hantavirus, an infection that is usually transmitted to humans from rodents, occurred on a cruise ship that was traveling from Argentina to Cape Verde. Though rare, hantavirus may spread between people and belongs to a family of viruses that can cause hemorrhagic fever and acute respiratory illness.

Three passengers dead after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Further three people taken ill, including 69-year-old Briton reported to be in intensive care in South Africa Three people have died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sailing in the Atlantic. One case of hantavirus infection had been confirmed and there were five additional suspected cases, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff and agencies

Suspected hantavirus outbreak kills 3 aboard cruise ship, WHO says

In a statement to The Associated Press, the WHO said an investigation was ongoing but that at least one case of hantavirus had been confirmed.

3 dead on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus outbreak: WHO

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus – an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde. “To date, one case of hantavirus infection has been laboratory confirmed, and there are five additional suspected cases,” the WHO told Agence France-Presse. “Of the six affected individuals, three have di...

By Agence France-Presse

A viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic has killed 3 people, the WHO says

The cruise ship MV Hondius. AFP via Getty Images The WHO said three people have died after a viral outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. The health agency said it has confirmed at least one case of hantavirus among the sick. Hantavirus is often contracted from mice and can cause severe respiratory illness. The World Health Organization said three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The agency said it has confirmed, throug...

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship as virus breaks out

A 69-year-old British national remains in intensive care in South Africa

By Holly Evans

Three dead in suspected virus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship

3 dead in suspected hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship, WHO says

According to the WHO, Hantavirus is linked to exposure to the faeces or urine of infected rodents.

Two die in ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship - The Straits Times

Two die in ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship  The Straits Times

3 Die On Atlantic Cruise Ship From Suspected Hantavirus: WHO

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.

Three die on cruise ship from suspected virus outbreak

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO has said, including one confirmed case of hantavirus - an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.

Three die, one in Joburg hospital after ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship - News24

Three die, one in Joburg hospital after ‘respiratory illness’ outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship  News24

Three dead on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

The World Health Organization said Sunday that three people have died aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, one a confirmed case of hantavirus, an illness usually transmitted...

Three die on cruise ship following rare virus outbreak

A rare hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in three deaths. The WHO confirmed one case of the rodent-borne illness. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-die-on-cruise-ship-following-rare-virus-outbreak/

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