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Did Simpsons predict Hantavirus on a ship? Fact-Check
Key takeaways
- A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has sparked widespread concern and misinformation online.
- Claims have circulated that The Simpsons predicted the outbreak, while others link it to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or The Economist magazine covers.
- Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly disease transmitted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. A recent outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has sparked widespread concern and misinformation online.
Claims have circulated that The Simpsons predicted the outbreak, while others link it to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine or The Economist magazine covers. Let’s set the record straight.
Hantavirus is a rare but potentially deadly disease transmitted through contact with infected rodents or their droppings. The current outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has resulted in eight cases and three deaths, with the Andes virus strain identified as the cause.
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