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Everything to know about hantavirus: Symptoms, spread and cruise ship outbreak details

Video. What is the deadly hantavirus? From symptoms, risks and transmission

Updated: 06/05/2026 - 13:39 GMT+2

The situation aboard the MV Hondius is continuing to evolve, with three deaths linked to the outbreak. But what is hantavirus and how does it spread?

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