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3 MV Hondius cruise ship passengers dead, another fighting for their life after suspected hantavirus outbreak

New York Post·Caitlin McCormack·29 days ago
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Three cruise passengers are dead, and a fourth is fighting for their life after a suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the ship MV Hondius on a trip along the coast of Africa, according to reports. One case of hantavirus was confirmed in the first victim, with five other suspected cases still pending, the World Health Organization told Agence France-Presse on Sunday . The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship during its journey between Argentina and Cape Verde. AFP via Getty Images NY Post Design The first victim, a 70-year-old man, suffered a fatal hemorrhagic fever on board the ship. His 69-year-old wife died not long after at a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa, the outlet reported. The third fatality was also on board the ship, the outlet reported. A 69-year-old British passenger is now in intensive care at the Johannesburg hospital, the BBC reported. The outbreak was first reported during Hondius’ journey between Argentina and Cape Verde.…

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