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Hantavirus spreads between cruise ship passengers, three dead, minimal public risk

Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus has been confirmed aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths and seven suspected cases among 149 remaining passengers. The World Health Organization confirmed the rare person-to-person spread likely occurred in close quarters like shared cabins. Experts say transmission differs markedly from COVID-19, requiring sustained contact, and poses minimal risk to the general public.

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