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WHO declares end to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

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The World Health Organization has declared an end to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius. The rodent-borne disease resulted in 12 confirmed cases and one probable case, with three fatalities. The outbreak triggered a global health alert, but the WHO confirmed the last exposed individual completed quarantine and tested negative, marking the official end of the event. AI

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WHO declares end to hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over

    The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship which sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. There were 12 confirmed and one probable case stemming from the MV Hondius, including three death…

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