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Hantavirus outbreak spreads on cruise ship, 3 deaths confirmed
A rodent-borne hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship off Cabo Verde has resulted in 7 suspected cases, 3 deaths, and human-to-human transmission concerns. WHO coordinating evacuation of critical patients as authorities investigate the source.
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