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What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?
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What is the hantavirus that has been confirmed on an Atlantic cruise ship?

BBC News · May 4, 2026, 1:42 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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While rare, the disease can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of airborne particles from dried rodent droppings.

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DW English Suspected Hantavirus outbreak on Atlantic cruise ship kills 3, WHO says NPR News Hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, WHO says Le Monde (English) WHO confirms three deaths on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus France 24 Three dead on Atlantic cruise ship in suspected Hantavirus outbreak, says WHO

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