Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises Concerns Over Human Transmission
A luxury cruise ship off the coast of West Africa has reported an outbreak of hantavirus, resulting in the deaths of a Dutch couple and a German national. The World Health Organization suspects rare human-to-human transmission among close contacts on the ship, which is unusual for a virus typically spread through contact with infected rodents. Approximately 150 passengers, primarily from the UK, US, and Spain, remain on board, with some showing symptoms. A British national has been evacuated and is receiving intensive care in South Africa. The outbreak has prompted health officials to plan evacuations for those infected. 
