Hantavirus Outbreak Strikes Luxury Cruise
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a luxury cruise ship led to the evacuation of three individuals from the Netherlands, Britain, and Germany. Two of the evacuees are confirmed sick, while one may be infected. They are being transported to specialized hospitals in Europe for treatment, according to the Dutch foreign ministry.
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- Netherlands
A deadly hantavirus outbreak has struck a luxury cruise ship, necessitating the urgent evacuation of three individuals from the Netherlands, Britain, and Germany, as confirmed by the Dutch foreign ministry on Wednesday.
Among the evacuees, two people are reportedly sick, while the third is potentially infected with the virus. All three are being transported to specialized European hospitals for further care.
The Dutch foreign ministry has refrained from disclosing additional details about the individuals or the condition of other cruise ship passengers.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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