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WHO warns of 'limited' outbreak of hantavirus as countries move to contain spread
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WHO warns of 'limited' outbreak of hantavirus as countries move to contain spread

France 24 · May 7, 2026, 10:39 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The World Health Organization said Thursday that more cases of the hantavirus could emerge but expected the outbreak to be "limited" if precautions are taken, after the disease killed three passengers from a cruise ship.

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