A cruise ship, the MV Hondius, carrying passengers from over 20 nationalities, is undergoing evacuation due to a hantavirus outbreak. While most passengers have not shown symptoms, three deaths have been linked to the virus, and five departing passengers are infected. The World Health Organization has stated the risk to the public is low and emphasized this is not another COVID-19 pandemic, though strict quarantine and disinfection protocols are in place for disembarking passengers and the ship itself. AI
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