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- Could hantavirus spread on a cruise ship? Experts weigh risks after deadly outbreak
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic has left at least three people dead and five suspected cases, prompting an investigation by the World Health Organization. The virus is typically transmitted through contact with infected rodent droppings, but experts say the close quarters of the vessel could have amplified the risk. The World Health Organization is investigating the outbreak.