WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
The World Health Organization has declared the end of a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, which resulted in 13 cases and three deaths. Health authorities monitored over 650 contacts across 33 countries to contain the spread of the rare virus.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the challenges of managing infectious disease outbreaks in international travel and the lack of existing vaccines for specific hantavirus strains.
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