Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
London, England, United KingdomConfidence 90%1 affected3 weeks ago
Health officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
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- PrimaryHealth officials track dozens who left hantavirus-stricken ship after first fatality
npr.org · 2026-05-10
British and Saint Helena authorities are tracking approximately 40 passengers who disembarked the MV Hondius at the remote Atlantic island after the first onboard death. Several disembarked passengers have since flown to the United Kingdom; UK Health Security Agency officials are conducting outreach and have asked physicians to flag respiratory illness with recent cruise travel.
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