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How a deadly hantavirus outbreak unfolded on a cruise ship for weeks before it was identified - AP News
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Evidence indicates the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius unfolded over weeks before identification, with sequencing confirming the Andes strain and international case confirmations. Investigations point to possible rodent exposure on board and the need for environmental controls and isolation measures. The operator has ordered extra cleaning of the vessel prior to its return to home port, reflecting steps to address environmental contamination risks identified during the probe.
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