Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Near Cabo Verde Raises Health Concerns
The World Health Organization has reported a hantavirus outbreak on a Dutch cruise ship anchored off the coast of Cabo Verde, with seven cases identified, including three fatalities. The outbreak involves two confirmed and five suspected cases, with symptoms ranging from mild illness to severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The ship, which departed from Argentina, made several stops before reaching Cabo Verde. The Andes strain of hantavirus, known for human-to-human transmission, is suspected. Medical teams in Cabo Verde are evaluating patients and collecting specimens for further testing. 
