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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak
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What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

STAT News · May 4, 2026, 1:59 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others. Here's what to know about hantavirus.

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NY Times What to Know About the Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship DW English Suspected Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship kills 3, WHO says The Hindu Suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus on cruise ship in Atlantic kills 3 people The Guardian British crew member in need of urgent medical care amid suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

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