Cruise Ship Faces Hantavirus Health Risks

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A cruise ship had a hantavirus outbreak, causing some deaths. The company expects to know its future sailing schedule by week's end.

Over 120 people left the ship and are now in isolation. The ship is sailing to the Netherlands for a full cleaning.

Hantavirus usually spreads from animal waste, not easily between people. There is no specific cure, but early medical care helps patients survive.

Experts say hantavirus is not a big or common risk on cruise ships. Proper cleaning and disinfection should make the ship safe for new trips.

A different British cruise ship had a separate stomach illness outbreak. French authorities confirmed it was not linked to the hantavirus incident.

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What happened on the cruise ship?

There was a hantavirus outbreak, causing some deaths.

How many people left the ship?

Over 120 people left the ship and are now in isolation.

Is there a cure for hantavirus?

There is no specific cure, but early medical care helps patients survive.

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