A timeline of the cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
More than 140 passengers and crew members are still sailing on a cruise ship that had an outbreak of hantavirus infections. At least three passengers have died, several others are sick and have been evacuated. Health authorities in several countries are traci…
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More than 140 passengers and crew members are still sailing on a cruise ship that had an outbreak of hantavirus infections. At least three passengers have died, several others are sick and have been evacuated. Health authorities in several countries are traci…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) An outbreak of the rare hantavirus unfolded over weeks on a cruise ship as it sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. At least three passengers have died and several others ar…
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