An outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus on the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has led to three deaths and prompted contact tracing. While this strain can spread between people, experts emphasize that the conditions on the ship were unique and the risk to the general public remains low. The primary mode of transmission for hantavirus continues to be through contact with infected rodents or their waste, particularly during cleanup activities in enclosed spaces. AI
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RANK_REASON The article discusses a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, which is a public health issue but not directly related to AI development or deployment.